Category: Tri-Town News

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    Lt. Col. Timothy Coakley’s son, Noah, 9, pins his father’s hat during a promotion ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lake-hurst on Feb. 12. Coakley, of Jackson, works full time for the New Jersey Army National Guard as deputy personnel director. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTOBY SPEC. ROBERT NEILL, JFHQ PAO

  • Golf outing to aid trooper’s children

    The municipalities of Howell and Jackson are joining together for a fundraiser to benefit the children of New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc Castellano. The golf outing event will be held on May 2 at the Eagle Oaks Golf Club in Farmingdale. The golf outing is sponsored by the Howell Municipal Alliance and the Howell…

  • in the service 

    Air Force Col. Gregory E. Schwab has assumed command of the 95th Air Base Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, Rosamond, Calif., which is the second largest base in the U.S. Air Force. As commander, Schwab is responsible for operating the air base’s infrastructure, communication systems, security operations, medical and fire protection services, transportation systems,…

  • Fire at apartment complex accidental

    44 Jackson residents forced from homes; fundraiser planned BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A Valentine’s Day fire in Jackson that has been deemed accidental in nature has left more than 40 people homeless. Authorities said 44 residents of the Jackson Green apartment complex, Justin Way off North County Line Road, Jackson, had to be relocated…

  • Attorney: Bad weather causes hearing holdup

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The attorney representing a development application that has been before the Planning Board since 2004 said a recent stretch of bad weather prevented professionals from visiting the subject property to gather specific information the board requested. Attorney Denis Kelly represents the applicant, Michael Rottenberg. The plan calls for…

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    The Howell Public Library presented “A Little Night Music” on Feb. 19, a musical program by the Festive Flutes, featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, Borodin and others. Gwendolyn Morris, of Howell, was one of the musicians who took part in the performance. FRANK GALIPO

  • Board hopes for good news on school aid

    Howell administrators trying to put sports, clubs back into budget BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer A s the March 4 deadline to introduce and adopt a tentative budget for the 2011- 12 school year approaches, the members of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education are considering several scenarios pending the state aid figures…

  • Red Cross chapter needs donors after rough winter

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Tara Kelly, CEO of the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, said support is needed to help the Red Cross continue its relief efforts. FILE PHOTO A series of winter storms have drained resources, and the local chapter of the American RedCross is reaching out for help. Melissa DeGennaro,…

  • Cassville installs officers

    JACKSON — The Cassville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 recently held its 72nd annual installation of officers and awards dinner. “We have a long and rich tradition of service to our district and township residents.” Chief John I. Alchevsky said. “Yes, we are a modern, progressive fire company, but we are still committed to the…