Category: Tri-Town News

JACKSON — Four years after the passing of James Volpe, the foundation that bears his name will return to the golf links to celebrate his life and raise money for a number of causes. Volpe was a senior and a member of the varsity baseball team at Jackson Memorial High School when he was killed…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Jamesy Raffone James and Karen Raffone of Manalapan started the Jar of Hope Foundation with the goal of finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy because their son, James, 6, who is known as Jamesy, was diagnosed with the rare terminal strain of muscular dystrophy in October 2013. One month later,…

During the four years since the passage of Sara’s Law, more than 5,700 people have signed up for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry for next-of-kin emergency notification. Sara’s Law, named for Sara Dubinin, a 19-year-old Sayreville resident who was killed in a 2007 car accident, created the next-of-kin registry to prompt emergency…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Construction is expected to begin May 27 on a memorial where young men and women from Jackson who lost their lives too early will be remembered. The Garden of Hope will take shape on a 3-acre tract at the Jackson Soccer Complex on Jackson Mills Road. William Valentine,…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Korean War veteran Richard Pender says veterans were called upon to serve their country and did so out of necessity. His American Legion post seeks new ways to recognize their service each Memorial Day. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR To some people, Memorial Day is a nice day off from work…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The Sierra Club has joined the roster of environmental groups objecting to the construction of a solar energy facility on property owned by Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has also entered the discussion, indicating it may be willing to purchase the land…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A veteran receives a medal recognizing his service to the nation during ceremonies marking Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day on May 7. State military awards were presented to nearly four dozen veterans for their service in World War II and Vietnam. The afternoon sun beat down on throngs of veterans…

HOWELL — The Shore Ratz will perform outdoors in the beer garden at The Cabin, 984 Route 33, Howell, for Bike Night at 9 p.m. May 21. The Freehold-based Shore Ratz play a wide variety of classic rock covers with some pop, jazz and even country thrown into the mix. Guests will hear tunes made…

St. Veronica Boy Scout Troop 300 will host a Craft and Vendor Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 in the cafeteria of the Church of St. Veronica, 4215 Route 9, Howell. All proceeds will support Troop 300. The sale will feature a variety of crafters and vendors, an auction table, food and…