Category: Tri-Town News

  • One man’s curiosity is a woman’s prosperity

    Area resident’s research into farm results in Lily Livingston’s induction into hall of fame Above: Lily Livingston (1865-1945), who once owned and operated what was known as the Rancocas Stud Farm, was inducted into the Canadian Racing Hall of Fame on May 27. Left: The former Rancocas Stud Farm in the Jobs-town section of Springfield…

  • Jackson resident pleads guilty to sexual assault

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — A former Jackson firefighter has pleaded guilty to charges involving the sexual assault of four children. John “Wes” Ackley, 44, entered his guilty plea on July 19 in state Superior Court, Toms River. He remains in the Ocean County Jail, without bail, awaiting sentencing. Ackley was scheduled to…

  • Pinelands Commission reports achievements

    The New Jersey Pinelands Commission, the state agency that oversees the protection of the million-acre Pinelands region of southern New Jersey, has issued a new report that details the panel’s accomplishments during Fiscal Year 2011. “A Year in Review” highlights many of the commission’s efforts between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011, including the…

  • National Night Out returns to Jackson

    JACKSON— To the people tasked with protecting life and property across the nation, immediately helping citizens in need takes precedent over knowing everyone on a first-name basis. However, on Aug. 2 the members of the Jackson Police Department will be trying to get to know people on a firstname basis as they host the community’s…

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     A car wash fundraiser hosted by the Jackson Memorial High School Wrestling Booster Club will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at Century 21 Realty, West County Line Road, Jackson (next to Sunoco). Donations of any amount will be accepted for car washing services performed by the wrestlers. Proceeds will…

  • Police still seeking suspects in Zales jewelry store heist

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Law enforcement officials have yet to arrest the two individuals, a man and a woman, who stole an estimated $200,000 worth of merchandise from the Zales jewelry store at the Jackson Premium Outlets, Route 537, on the night of June 28. Jackson police Lt. Richard Wagner told the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 48 Jackson pupils will lose courtesy busing to school

    By Andrew Martins JACKSON – A proposal to eliminate courtesy busing for 48 students who received it in the past was approved on July 19 by the Jackson School District Board of Education. Beginning in September, 48 children who live in the Flair development will no longer be bused to the Holman elementary school. Now,…