Category: Tri-Town News

  • Jewish museum to sponsor juried photography exhibit

    The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County is issuing a call for entries into an open juried photography exhibit that will be held at the museum from Sept. 20, 2011, to March 4, 2012. The goal of the exhibit is to capture in pictures, through the art of photography, Monmouth County’s Jewish experience. Subject content,…

  • Team to honor slain officer

    LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Blue- Claws will honor the memory of fallen Lakewood police officer Christopher Matlosz and host a fundraiser in his name on July 23 at that night’s 7:05 p.m. baseball game at FirstEnergy Park. At the July 23 game, $3 from every ticket sold will go directly to Holding Onto Hope, a…

  • Adult community seeking Howell OK

    Attorney says applicant has no plans to switch project to non-age-restricted homes BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— Representatives of an applicant who wants to build an age-restricted community in Howell continued laying out their development plans at a recent meeting of the Howell Planning Board. The applicant, Harvest Ridge and Howell Land Improvement LLC,…

  • Animal shelter boosted by community support

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Westlake Animal Groups (WAGs), a club at the Westlake residential community, recently held its annual Paws for a Cause Walk in support of the volunteer auxiliary of the animal shelter in Jackson . Club President Susan Addelston said $4,058 was raised through Paws for a Cause. She said…

  • datebook 

     Plumsted Township Senior Outreach Services will host author Karen Riley as she discusses stories of the Pine Barrens from 10 a.m. to noon July 13 in the SOS community meeting room in the Plumsted municipal building, Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Refreshments will be served. Details: 609-758-2241, ext 111.  “AWorld of Magic,” a special…

  • Two men plead guilty to investment fraud

    A n attorney with a practice in Ocean Township (Monmouth County) and a real estate developer have admitted to their roles in an investment fraud conspiracy that embezzled nearly $1 million raised in connection with a series of purported commercial real estate developments in New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. According to information…

  • Wanted man caught in Minn.

    JACKSON — A former Jackson firefighter who was wanted on second-degree child endangerment charges has been apprehended in Minnesota. According to a press release issued by Jackson police Sgt. Christopher Parise, at about 5:30 p.m. June 27, Jackson police were notified that John “Wes” Ackley, 44, of Jackson, had been caught in Chaska, Minn. Last…

  • Jackson cops: Stolen jewelry valued at $200,000

    Zales store at outlet mall is target of June 29 robbery By Nathan Rosman JACKSON — As of July 1, police were continuing their search for the two individuals they say robbed a Jackson jewelry store of merchandise valued at $200,000 on the evening of June 29. The armed robbery occurred at the Zales jewelry…

  • Jackson cops: Stolen jewelry valued at $200,000

    Zales store at outlet mall is target of June 29 robbery By Nathan Rosman JACKSON — As of July 1, police were continuing their search for the two individuals they say robbed a Jackson jewelry store of merchandise valued at $200,000 on the evening of June 29. The armed robbery occurred at the Zales jewelry…