Category: Tri-Town News

  • Ketchum Road bridge in Howell to close for repairs

    HOWELL – Beginning May 23, Monmouth County will close the Ketchum Road bridge for repair work to the bridge surface, superstructure and approach roads. The bridge crosses the Manasquan River in Howell. According to a press release from the county, motorists should use the signed detours and expect travel delays throughout the entire project. All…

  • ‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all

    BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Mikey Rosen The sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Close to $3,400 was raised and will be presented to two…

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    Students in the Howell High School choirs present “A Tribute to the Armed Forces” in the Steven Gosewisch Auditorium on May 12. FRANK GALIPO

  • Juvenile charged with possession

    PLUMSTED — One juvenile was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance believed to be marijuana after police officers responded to a house party on Hemlock Drive on April 23. According to information provided by the Plumsted Police Department, at approximately 1:22 a.m., Detective Brant Uricks was patrolling the area of Hemlock…

  • Crunch time arrives for Jackson Twp.

    Fate of 49 employees rests with decisions to be made by town council on May 24 BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Jackson Township Council is expected to adopt a 2011 municipal budget on May 24. The action will end weeks of discussion about the spending plan and may signal a new era in Jackson,…

  • Jackson mourns another teen

    JMHS senior James Volpe killed in motor vehicle crash BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer James Volpe This time, tragedy struck the Jackson Memorial High School community. Less than one month after students and staff at Jackson Liberty High School had to deal with the death of senior Michael Rosado-Tancredi, students and staff at Jackson Memorial…

  • Dream Factory grants wish, brings music to everyone’s ears

    BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Sara Bernard of Manalapan recently had a dream fulfilled by the Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore. Her dream was to receive an oboe or a flute, and she received both. One of the most difficult things to deal with at any age is chronic illness. One organization, Dream Factory of…

  • Howell officials acting to assist homeowners

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— Residents of the Haystock Woods housing development may finally see some progress in their unfinished neighborhood. Haystock Woods, a development of single family homes off Locust Avenue, Howell, was a project of Diamond Developers. The development was expected to include 13 custom homes. According to Howell officials, Diamond Developers…

  • WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Get a ‘Taste of Bradley Beach’ Saturday with food, crafts, music BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Bradley Beach boardwalk The charm of a seaside town is proudly shown in Bradley Beach. With a stretch of beach neighboring Ocean Grove and Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach has a long history dating back to the 17th century. According to…