Category: Tri-Town News
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Blue Moon Kruizers get ready to roll in 2012
HOWELL — The members of the Blue Moon Kruizers Classic Car Club of Howell are eagerly looking forward to another year of vintage automobile cruises and helping needy individuals in the community. John Lebrio, president of the Blue Moon Kruizers, said the 7-year-old club hopes to continue to support the Howell Food Pantry. “There have…
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Sexual predator gets 30-year term
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — John “Wes” Ackley, 44, of Jackson, was sentenced on Feb. 3 to 30 years in state prison for the sexual assault of four children. Ackley is a former paid firefighter in Jackson. “I think this is a good result for the community as well as for the victims,”…
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Attendees have a howling good time at Super Pet Expo
Vendors provide products, services, treats for pets of all shapes and sizes BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Cara Mitchell of the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League plays with Paisley on Feb. 10 during the Super Pet Expo, held at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison. ERIC SUCAR staff There was an orange…
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New app will enhance visitors’ use of parks
The state Department of Environmental Protection has launched a new mobile phone application to help visitors plan for and make the most out of their trips to New Jersey’s state parks, forests and historic sites. The free Pocket Ranger application provides information about activities, amenities and services directly to users’ smartphones and is part of…
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Resident pleads guilty to endangering a child
PLUMSTED — A resident of Plumsted pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering the welfare of a child on Dec. 6 and is now waiting to learn if she will be sentenced to prison. Leta Huitron, 29, was arrested in March 2011 after Plumsted police were contacted by the mother of two 16-year-old boys. Police…
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Jackson police seeking man who was knocking on doors
Jackson police have released a police artist’s sketch of a man who was knocking on doors in the area of Hidden Hollow Court on Feb. 13. JACKSON — Police are looking for the man or men who knocked on the front door of several homes in Jackson on Feb. 13. The incidents occurred as residents…
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Council to explore upgrades to two highway corridors
Malave: More businesses paying taxes could help lift burden off homeowners BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has directed its professionals to gather information regarding the Route 9 and Route 33 corridors in Howell in the hope of pursuing zoning and infrastructure changes. Amajority of the changes that were discussed at…
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Preliminary reassessments in Howell are completed
Impact on property taxes will be determined in upcoming months BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — A representative of the firm that is performing a reassessment of about 20,000 taxable properties in Howell has finished preliminary assessments. Neil Rubenstein of Realty Appraisal Company told the Howell Township Council that hearings are ongoing for residents…
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Fossils Car Club announces show, cruise schedule
The Jackson-based Fossils Car Club has announced its car show and cruise night schedule for the 2012 season. The club’s annual rockin’ 1950s-style car show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 at iPlay America, Schanck Road at Route 9, Freehold Township. The registration fee is $15 for show cars. The…
