Category: Tri-Town News
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nicholas Grissman, 10, of Howell, enjoys a day of fishing off a dock at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, on June 25. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Ordinance proposes new dept. to serve residents
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The Howell Township Council has introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will create a Department of Community Development in Howell. According to the ordinance, the goal of the new department would be to streamline the process for individuals who are seeking municipal permits and to enhance customer service in Howell’s…
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Town will not give up email sender’s address
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials blocked out the email address of the person who recently sent the Howell Township Council a message asking the governing body to take action against a private Internet website. In response to an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request filed by Greater Media Newspapers, the municipality…
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Howell grad debuts on Broadway
Kristin Piro is appearing in ‘Catch Me If You Can’ BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Kristin Piro Dreams do come true. Just ask Kristin Piro, who debuted in the Tony award-winning musical “Catch Me If You Can” during a Wednesday matinee at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City on May 25. “It happened so fast.…
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JMHS grad earns Bronze Star
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Cpl. Edward Huth accepts his Bronze Star at Felix Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. PHOTO BY U.S. MARINE CORPS LANCE CPL. D.J. WU JACKSON — A Jackson Memorial High School graduate has earned a Bronze StarMedal in recognition of his bravery and gallantry in the…
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Horse racing industry prevails, saves Meadowlands racetrack
Agreement with state moves privatization of track forward There was a collective sigh of relief in New Jersey’s horse racing industry last week. Jeff Gural and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) reached an agreement with the state on June 21 to take over the management of the Meadowlands in East…
