Category: Tri-Town News

  • DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

    Riding the rails with Santa LIZZ DINNIGAN My 4-year-old, Casey, is terrified of Santa. We have tried several ways of getting him more comfortable around “that big, red guy.” We’ve eaten breakfast at a chain restaurant while Santa greeted diners (Casey disappeared under the table), we waited on a LONG line to gently place Casey…

  • Jackson Memorial H.S. dedicates Hall of Honor

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Guests attending the dedication ceremony for the Hall of Honor at Jackson Memorial High School look at the portraits of the first group of individuals to be honored for their service in the nation’s armed forces. ANDREW MARTINS JACKSON — There was a sense of camaraderie and respect across multiple…

  • School honors those who serve USA

    The following individuals have been recognized in Jackson Memorial High School’s Hall of Honor. The list includes the name of the graduate, his or her graduation year and branch of military.  Nicole Addonizio, 2005, Army Carl F. Book, 2004, Air Force Jonathan Book, 2007, Marines Richard D. Brody, 1966, Army Christopher Clark, 2006,Marines Robert,…

  • Tragedy averted at fire

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The cause of a two-alarm afternoon fire at the Gaia Regency apartment complex on Brewers Bridge Road was determined to be the result of a cooking accident. The blaze left a mother and her two children stranded on a balcony on Oct. 29. According to the Ocean County…

  • Medium to speak at Jan. 13 dinner

    Gail Lionetti FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP— Aspiritual evening with medium Gail Lionetti will help to raise money for the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, Hamilton. According to a press release, Lionetti was aware at the age of 6 that she had a gift with which she was able to see spirits and visions of what was to come. Using…

  • Jackson prepares for changes in testing

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The future assessment of students and teachers in the Jackson School District will be changing in a significant way, as recent developments at the state and federal levels that will shape the future of education were discussed at the Board of Education’s annual “State of the Schools” presentation.…

  • Jackson can use compost site for another six months

    JACKSON— The end to a yearlong discussion among township, county and state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officials regarding a permit for a municipal compost site on Jackson Mills Road came down to the wire and ended with a Nov. 1 announcement that a permit extension has been granted. The six-month extension will grant Jackson…

  • Residents feel right at home in new apartment complex

    Kershaw Commons has 30 apartments for people who are living with MS BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Marissa Manfredi, 28, who recently moved into Kershaw Commons, can’t say enough about having an apartment that allows her personal freedom she has not enjoyed for several years. Kershaw Commons, off Gully Road in…

  • Food pantry operators serving more families

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — As families in Jackson and around New Jersey prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 24, many people are still feeling the sting of unemployment and may be wondering where their holiday meal will come from. The Jackson Women of Today, which operates the Jackson food pantry,…