Category: Tri-Town News

  • ‘Friends of the court’ offer help to children

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer A cting as a voice for a child, individuals who become court-appointed special advocates (CASA) offer their time to help youngsters who are victims of abuse and neglect. “What we do is recruit and train our volunteers to serve as advocates for children who are in foster care,” CASA Executive…

  • DPW head no longer working in Howell

    HOWELL — Jeffrey Cramer is no longer in charge of the Howell Department of PublicWorks. In response to a question from the Tri- Town News as to whether Cramer was still employed by the township, Deputy Mayor William Gotto said Cramer has resigned from his position at the DPW. It was not clear exactly when…

  • Senior Outreach volunteers sought

    PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Senior Outreach Services (SOS) is looking for volunteers to help with its mission of assisting senior citizens. Many of the services are provided for free and include information and referrals, transportation for medical appointments and shopping, health programs and screenings, a “Move Today” exercise program, mind aerobics program, Project Lifesaver, various…

  • Howell graduate charged with vehicular homicide

    Charges against Phillip Adamo stem from accident that claimed life of John Bukowiec HOWELL — A former member of the Howell High School football team will face criminal charges in connection with a motor vehicle accident that killed one of his teammates. On Jan. 28, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Howell Police Department…

  • Final details discussed for adult community

    Jackson Planning Board and developer working to conclude application BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Revising one of 55 pages may be all that is needed to complete the application for Diamond Developers at Miele Farms LLC, a plan for 315 residential lots that has been before the Jackson Planning Board for more than…

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    Jared Wehner, 4, of Jackson, blows up a balloon during a teddy bear picnic that was held at the Allentown Christian Cooperative Preschool in Allentown on Jan. 29. The picnic was held to benefit charity and included treats, games and a teddy bear doctor on call. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Lack of action on LED plan irks town

    JCP&L spokesman says utility is looking into Jackson request BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Municipal officials say Jackson may be on the verge of losing a $464,500 grant from the federal government because its energy provider, Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), is not cooperating with a plan to install LED lighting on streetlamps around…

  • Lee and Sheri warm up cold nights at Surf Taco

    Popular musicians have roots in central New Jersey BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Lee Deedmeyer of Howell and Sheri Gilmore of Jackson are versatile musicians who, among other musicial endeavors, perform together as a duo. Working in harmony with co-workers makes a job so much more enjoyable. Sheri Gilmore of Jackson and Lee Deedmeyer of Howell…

  • Habitat volunteers fix up mobile home in Jackson

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A grant from the Lakewood BlueClaws will allow Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative program to refurbish Theresa Slover’s home in Jackson. DAVE BENJAMIN A $1,000 grant from the Lakewood BlueClaws baseball team will allow Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative program to refurbish a home…