Category: Tri-Town News

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Howell school children entertain residents who came out to the municipal complex on Dec. 8 to enjoy the community’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The popular event included music, games and a visit from Santa Claus.

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jackson Memorial High School’s Nick Papandrea (45) and Trevor Louro (17) celebrate the Jaguars’ 42-14 victory over Brick Memorial High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV championship football game played at Rutgers University’s High Point Solutions Stadium, Piscataway, on Dec. 5.

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Deer management is a crucial process in controlling the population of the wild mammal in New Jersey, a number that could well exceed 200,000 this year, according to state officials The state issues annual warnings during peak deer mating season that occurs usually from late October…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer The relatives of a man who died after attending a music festival in Howell are suing the Howell Police Department and other parties in connection with his death. Timothy J. Harden, 38, of Belmar, died on Sept. 5. According to attorney Thomas Mallon, who represents his sisters, Harden had been…

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The CentraState Healthcare Foundation recently hosted its 14th annual multiple sclerosis fundraiser “An Evening in the Vineyards” at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus. The event was attended by nearly 500 guests who enjoyed samplings of 80 wines, beer and spirits from the vendors of Max’s Beer Wine & Liquor in…

JACKSON – Two men were taken to an area hospital after their vehicles were involved in a head-on collision in Jackson. Police said the accident occurred just after 6 p.m. Nov. 28 when a 2002 Mercedes Benz traveling east on West Veterans Highway collided with a 2004 Saturn traveling west. Jackson Police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz…

Three men, including a resident of Jackson and a resident of Howell, have been arrested and charged in connection with their alleged participation in a string of burglaries in Millstone Township, Monmouth County. According to a New Jersey State Police press release, police have arrested Dean Lombardi, 23, of Jackson, Thomas Ditre, 23, of Brick…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — The Planning Board has approved an application proposing the construction of a 5,200-square-foot storage/ warehouse building on Route 33 between Colts Neck Road and Route 34. The building will be a storage and maintenance facility for trucks and includes 600 square feet of office space. The entrance to…

The Ocean County Board of Freeholders awarded a contract to a Cliffwood Beach company on Nov. 18 to provide safety improvements along a 25-mile stretch of Route 539. Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly said, “This work will bring much needed safety improvements to this road.” The board awarded the contract to DeFino Contracting Company…