Category: Tri-Town News

  • MOMS Club begins annual school supply drive in Plumsted

    PLUMSTED — On Aug. 1 the MOMS Club of New Egypt will begin its annual “Pack the Sack” service project to help children in the community who cannot afford school supplies. The project will run Aug. 1-27. According to a press release, last year local business operators and residents came together and donated supplies for…

  • Howell man charged with robbery

    JACKSON — A resident of Howell has been charged with robbery and resisting arrest following his alleged involvement in an incident in Jackson on July 12. According to information provided by the Jackson Police Department, at about 7:36 p.m. July 12, police were notified that a purse had just been stolen from a woman who…

  • State departments still battling gypsy moths

    New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced last week that gypsy moth caterpillars damaged 1,317 acres of trees in 68 municipalities in 17 counties this spring, and that more than half the damage was heavy. “While the gypsy moth population has remained relatively low, they are still a significant threat to trees and…

  • Smith proposal would create Lyme advisory committee

    Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has announced the introduction of a bill he wrote to combat Lyme disease. Smith is the sponsor of the measure, H.R. 2557, which would support federal efforts concerning Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. Smith co-chairs the House Lyme Disease Caucus with Frank…

  • Adult comedy makes a stop at the Grange

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — Local playwright Joseph Simonelli is inviting theatergoers to his newest production, “Old Ringers,” to be performed at the Grange Playhouse starting on Aug. 5. Show dates areAug. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. There will be a Sunday matinee on Aug. 7 at 3…

  • Flight medic from Roosevelt saved wounded soldiers under direct fire

    Army honors Sgt. John F. Rindt III with Combat Medical Badge BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Sgt. John F. Rindt III (r), a flight medic from Roosevelt, Monmouth County, received the Combat Medical Badge for his role in saving five wounded soldiers while under enemy fire in Iraq. Within minutes of a roadside bomb exploding,…

  • Filmmakers invited to enter festival

    Kidz Filmz, a new film festival and joint venture between Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan and the Garden State Film Festival, is seeking video submissions from the public. The films will be presented at the Algonquin Arts Theatre from Jan. 27-29, 2012. Activities will also include a hands-on children’s workshop. Filmmakers of all ages are…

  • Teens urged to be better drivers during safety summit

    Participants included members of FTHS Students Against Destructive Decisions BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer PISCATAWAY — Who would have thought pee, puke and period are three words that could save someone’s life? Cara Filler spoke about the tragic death of her identical twin sister, Mairin, the day after their 18th birthday, more than 16 years…

  • Monmouth fair offers family entertainment

    From hip-hop to big band, entertainment at the Monmouth County Fair has a different flavor each night. Hiphop dance group Illstyle and Peace Productions kicks off the fun when they take the stage on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Rooted in hip-hop, the group blends an eclectic mix of dance and performance…