Category: Tri-Town News

  • Formation of riding team takes shape at Reindancer

    Informational meeting set for Sept. 30 in Plumsted Township By Andrew Martins PLUMSTED – A fledgling horseback riding team with its sights set on the national stage is taking shape at the Reindancer Therapeutic Riding Center, Archertown Road, Plumsted, as trainers make an open call for riders of any skill level to saddle up. Featuring…

  • Annual orchid auction to be held in Colts Neck

    The Deep Cut Orchid Society will host an orchid auction on Oct. 1 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. so that guests may get a glimpse of the beautiful plants for sale. The largest orchid auction…

  • Dam failure drains lake; fish moved to new home

    DEP has been on hand to address issue in Jackson BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Prospertown Lake, Route 537, Jackson, is draining and is not likely to be refilled for at least a year, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. A falling water level at Prospertown Lake, Route 537, Jackson, has forced the…

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    Robert Nunn, 6, of Watchung, reels in a fish while his mom, Kim, watches during their visit to the second annual New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo that was held at the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in Plumsted Township on Sept. 17. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Jackson awaiting decision on compost site extension

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The future of Jackson’s compost facility on Jackson Mills Road is in question, as the deadline for Jackson officials to locate a permanent compost site is quickly approaching. The Jackson Mills Road compost site was approved by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a temporary compost facility for…

  • First aid squad hoping to buy new ambulance

    Public referendum scheduled for Oct. 19 BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — For the first time in 73 years, the New Egypt First Aid and Emergency Squad is appealing to the public for specific assistance to upgrade its equipment, as rising costs and aging equipment begin to hamper the squad. “The first aid squad…

  • Finding the strength to persevere after 9/11

    BY SHANNEL DOUGLAS Rutgers University Student Sarah Van Auken discusses the years since the death of her father. Kenneth Van Auken was a bond broker at Cantor Fitzgerald who was killed on Sept. 11, 2001. PHOTO COURTESY OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 9/11 PROJECT A young actress from East Brunswick, Sarah Van Auken, has found that theater…

  • Howell will issue bonds to pay off tax refunds

    HOWELL — The Howell Township Council adopted an ordinance on Sept. 6 that will permit the township to issue bonds and to refund $1.35 million to property owners who successfully appealed their property assessments. The bonds must be issued and the money borrowed because Howell does not have the cash on hand to pay the…

  • Suspicious activity results in arrests

    JACKSON — Police officers arrested three people and lodged drug charges against them on Sept. 4. During the course of the incident, the officers seized drug paraphernalia and numerous packets that contained a controlled dangerous substance believed to be heroin. Police said residents called to report suspicious activity taking place near a black Saturn Ion…