Category: Tri-Town News
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Home damaged by fire
JACKSON — A wind-driven two-alarm fire that was caused by lightning resulted in substantial damage to a two-story Merion Lane home in the Westlake adult community on April 16. The fire also caused damage to two adjacent homes that evening, said Jackson Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Assistant Chief Michael R. Waters. Two houses located…
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An art auction featuring art in all media and price ranges will be sponsored by Beth Am Shalom, 1235 Route 70, Lakewood, on May 7. The auction will begin at 8 p.m. (preview at 7 p.m.). The event will have door prizes, raffles, hors d’oeuvres, dessert and beverages. Major credit cards will be accepted.…
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Jackson police officers nab wanted man
JACKSON — Police officers working undercover arrested a Pennsylvania man who was wanted in Monmouth and Ocean counties. In a press release, Jackson police Sgt. Christopher Parise reported that during the evening hours of April 22, Police Officers Michael Cavallo and Derek Gorski were working undercover. The officers were observing the parking lot at the…
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Whiting man gets seven-year sentence
A resident of the Whiting section of Manchester Township has been sentenced to seven years in state prison on charges that arose from a deadly motor vehicle accident that occurred in Jackson. State Superior Court Judge James Den Uyl, sitting in Toms River, sentenced Jean Paul Forde, 31, to seven years in prison following Forde’s…
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Tourism grants awarded
Ocean County freeholders say investing in the tourism industry is a sound investment in Ocean County’s economy. “Every tourism dollar spent in Ocean County circulates seven times,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “Tourism is a $3.3 billion industry in Ocean County and annually results in 65,000 jobs. This board’s continued support of the tourism…
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New Jersey 9/11 memorial fundraiser set for May 9
The New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Foundation will hold its “Empty Sky” Memorial Benefit Dinner on May 9 at the Short Hills Hilton. The event will be hosted by NJ 101.5- FM’s Dennis Malloy and feature the musical entertainment of Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer — The Midtown Men — four…
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Unwanted medicine to be collected
JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department will be participating in the second annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. “Jackson residents desiring to rid their homes of any unused, unwanted or expired prescription or over-the-counter medicine are encouraged to visit Jackson police headquarters, 102…
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Local resident plans world fashion contest
Sandy Foley of Flair Designs and Events, Jackson, will have her designer masks and headpieces on display as part of the World Fashion Contest slated for 7 p.m. April 29 and 6 p.m. April 30 at Bally’s Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. Foley is coordinating the model and fashion designer contest for the Indo…
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Girl Scouts reach out to American troops
HOWELL— On March 25, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore participated in “Hero Bingo.” Third-grade Brownie Troops 1573 and 1574 hosted a fun night of bingo and collected hygiene items for American servicemen and servicewomen overseas in support of Operation Open ARMS. ARMS (American Recreation Military Services) is a nonprofit organization that honors American armed…
