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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New Egypt High School’s Nicole Miller (top) and Red Bank Catholic High School’s Lauren Lim battle over a loose ball during the second half of a lacrosse match played on the Warriors’ home field in Plumsted Township on April 15. RBC beat the Warriors, 9-5. For more photographs, visit the Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. ERIC…
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Plumsted seeks OK for extra tax levy
Residents will vote on municipal question April 27 BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer On April 27 the residents of Plumsted will have the opportunity to have a direct vote on the amount of municipal property taxes they pay. Prior to this year, New Jersey residents had no vote on the municipal budget that was established by…
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Jackson officials to examine use of farm as compost site
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Two members of the Jackson Township Council have been tapped to investigate whether a farm at 141 East Veterans Highway in Jackson is being used as it was intended or if it is being used as a compost recycling facility. The matter was raised by residents at the council’s April…
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Joint Base commander promoted to brig. gen.
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer During a ceremony held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on April 8, Joint Base and 87th Air Base Wing Commander Gina M. Grosso was promoted from U.S. Air Force colonel to brigadier general. Above, Grosso addresses guests at the ceremony. Below, she receives her brigadier general’s star from Col. Brian O’Connor…
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Howell man indicted, charged with murder
On April 11 a Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment charging Julius K. Garrett, 24, of Howell, with first-degree murder, thirddegree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. The charges relate to the June 20, 2010, stabbing of Scott Gregory, 24, also of Howell. According to…
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Amovie event will be held at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 2 p.m. May 12. The film being shown stars Russell Crow as John Forbes Nash Jr., a math prodigy who is able to solve nearly impossible problems. The story shows his rise and fall through schizophrenia. The program is free…
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HTEF seeks race entrants
HOWELL — The Howell Township Education Foundation (HTEF) has added a new challenge to its annual 5K race/walk to be held on June 4 in Howell. This year, event organizers are offering a discretionary grant worth $1,000 to the Howell school that provides the highest percentage of race participants, based on school enrollment. All runners…
