Category: Tri-Town News

  • Abstract paintings inform winter journey

    “Community” by S.L. Baker Works by abstract artists Mercedes Farrugia and S.L. Baker are featured in a winter exhibit atABstract Expressions Contemporary Art Gallery, Mount Holly. Farrugia, of Howell, creates ethereal abstracts, often evocative of interiors or misty landscapes. Trained in decorative finishing techniques, she operates her own small business of custom painting rooms, furniture…

  • Knitters keep busy

    Knitters enjoy the time they spend at the Howell Senior Center creating special pieces. Above, Martha Stubnko untangles a ball of yarn as she prepares to work on a project. Left and below, other participants in the class work on their latest projects. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Author gives horror a spin in new novel

    David Salkin has previously written crime thrillers BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — David Salkin is a busy man. He serves on the Township Committee, runs a jewelry business and he has just published his fourth novel— his first in the horror genre. His previous books were in the military espionage, action…

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    Anita Adams (l) explains her knitting pattern to Ann Major during a knitting and crocheting class that was held at the Howell Senior Center in January. More photos on page 28 and at gmnews.com; click on Photo Galleries tab. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Music video gets teens’ best effort

    Country singer Corey Wagar’s latest offering comes courtesy of Jackson Liberty H.S. crew BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — As the final bars of country singer Corey Wagar’s latest single, “I Hate My Boyfriend,” rang out and the last day of shooting on the set of the song’s music video came to an end,…

  • Council taps attorneys to represent two officers

    Complaint alleges improper actions by Howell policemen BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Howell Police Officer Riaz Motani and Sgt. Joseph Markulic are being accused of bias and other charges in a lawsuit that has been filed by Howell residents Brandon Camacho and Ben Camacho. The complaint includes counts of malicious prosecution, invasion of privacy, abuse…

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    Julia Mascali, 10, participates in a warm-up drill with other fifth-graders during a clinic that was sponsored by the Howell Basketball Club at the Ardena School on Jan. 27. The young players had the opportunity to work on the skills they have and to learn new ones. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Howell will conduct its school vote in November

    Using new state law, board votes 5-3 to move away from April election BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has narrowly approved a resolution to move the date of the annual school election from April to November. The board members approved the measure with a 5-3 vote at…

  • Bowman Road bridge replacement advancing

    With a March 15 deadline looming, initial work to replace the Bowman Road bridge in Jackson is under way, according to the Ocean County Board of Freeholders. “It is important we get a lot of the initial work done prior to the March 15 deadline, because that begins a three-month restriction on working in the…