Category: Tri-Town News

  • Helping hands

    Checks from proceeds of Greater Media Newspapers’ musical fundraiser Soundstage, held May 7 at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, were presented on May 23 to two groups that work to enhance the lives of children with autism and their families. From left are Glenn Adamo, co-owner, Howell Ice World; Gary Weitzen, executive director, Parents of…

  • Wine festival coming to Lakewood

    The Lakewood BlueClaws will host the Jersey Shore Wine Festival on June 4-5 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The festival will help promote New Jersey wines and increase the public’s familiarity with varietals produced in New Jersey. Festival hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily, and admission is $15 in advance or $18 at the gate…

  • Knights of Pythias sponsor public speaking contest

    A public speaking contest that was open to high school students was recently sponsored by the Battleground Centennial Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. The lodge has 175 members, many of whom live in Jackson, Freehold, Howell and surrounding areas. The public speaking contest was held at the Hope Lutheran Church, Freehold Township, onMay 3.…

  • Freeholders commend Christie’s veto of bill

    Ocean County freeholders have applauded Gov. Chris Christie for his commitment to revitalize Barnegat Bay and praised his actions to veto proposed legislation that would have increased taxes solely for Ocean County’s property owners. “Gov. Christie has been a strong guardian of Barnegat Bay,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “By vetoing S-1856,…

  • Changes urged to property tax appeal system

    Now, each municipality must return 100% of county, school board and special district funds BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A local government official is fighting the current system of how property tax assessment appeals are returned. Spotswood (Middlesex County) Borough Council President Curt Stollen recently introduced a resolution to his board that challenges the fact…

  • Assoc. says new video can save a life

    Got a minute? Then you can learn how to help save someone’s life, according to the American Heart Association. During National CPR Week, June 1-7, the American Heart Association is encouraging people to take 60 seconds to watch a Hands-Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) instructional video so they are equipped to act in a cardiac emergency.…

  • Veteran broadcaster gives back to the industry he loves

    Frank Cipolla shares stories, surprises and lessons from three decades in radio and TV BY ELLEN MONTEMARANO Staff Writer Frank Cipolla There are few people who know what they want to do with their life at 10 years old and then successfully accomplish that goal. Old Bridge resident Frank Cipolla is one of the lucky…

  • Public invited to explore Jackson trails June 4

    JACKSON — Trail Exploration Day, a National Trails Day event, will be held in Jackson on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Karen Walzer, treasurer of the Jackson Pathfinders, said anyone who wants to join the Pathfinders on the trail exploration may meet at the Forest Resource Education Center’s Interpretive…

  • Home damaged by runaway truck

    A home was damaged and a large tree on the property came down after the driver of a tractor-trailer struck a pickup truck and veered off Cassville Road in Jackson at 5:30 a.m. May 25. Representatives of the Jackson Building Department subsequently deemed the home to be temporarily uninhabitable. DAVE BENJAMIN JACKSON — An accident…