Category: Tri-Town News

  • WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Point Pleasant Beach: a shore town with much to offer BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Point Pleasant Beach Point Pleasant Beach is a shore town that prides itself on being about more than its expansive beachfront. In fact, the borough, known as Point Beach in Shore parlance, boasts numerous special events that draw people into town.…

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     The firemen of the Southard Fire Department will be delivering food along with a smile to benefit their organization on April 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. for Tip-a-Fireman night at Applebee’s, 4721 Route 9 north, Howell. All proceeds from this event will go to the Southard Fire Department to further their efforts to…

  • Young teacher mourned by family and friends

    Tara Hansen, 29, taught special education pupils in Freehold Township BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Tara Hansen Sometimes, the unthinkable happens and death comes to one who has only just begun to etch her footprints on the earth; yet, in her 29-year life’s journey, Tara Hansen left an indelible mark on the hearts 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…

  • Woman pleads guilty to false public alarm

    NJSP Trooper Marc Castellano was killed on Interstate 195 during June 2010 incident BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer A southern New Jersey woman has pleaded guilty to charges that could send her to state prison for 15 years. The crimes resulted in the death of a New Jersey State Police trooper who was a native…

  • Howell delays action on solar farm zoning

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — Following a public hearing on an ordinance that would amend landuse regulations for Howell’s Special Economic Development (SED) zones, the Township Council tabled action on the ordinance until certain changes are made and the Planning Board is able to review the proposed law. The council introduced the ordinance…

  • Board interviewing for legal counsel

    The interview process for legal counsel to the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education will soon be under way. Board member Jennifer Sutera, who represents Manalapan on the nine-member panel, provided the board with an update on the search for legal representation during the board’s March 28 meeting held at Marlboro High School.…

  • Lakewood man faces additional charges

    JACKSON — Police have signed additional charges against one of three individuals who were arrested in Jackson on March 8 and charged with possession of heroin. Jackson police Sgt. Steven Laskiewicz said in a press release that on March 16, Detective Michael Kelly and Police Officer Louis Notare responded to the Lakewood Police Department to…

  • Fire official offers spring safety tips

    JACKSON — The Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety for fire districts No. 1 and No. 3 is offering safety tips for residents who are doing their spring cleaning around the house. Fire Official Frank McDonnell said propane tanks containing the fuel should never be stored under or near a barbecue grill. When changing a propane…