Category: Tri-Town News

  • Stray pup in Afghanistan captures soldier’s heart

    Area veterinary hospital asks community to help raise money for dog’s special surgery BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Above: Bonnie Assanowicz (c) and Sultan visit with Vet-I-Care Director Eileen Schuck and staff surgeon Garrett Levin at NorthStar Vets in Millstone Township. Left: While serving in Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class Brian Assanowicz rescued this abandoned Anatolian…

  • Owner is one treasure at bicycle museum

    Collection in Freehold is visited by guests from around the world BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer David Metz has welcomed visitors from around the world to his bicycle museum in Freehold Borough. His prized possession is an 1896 Zimmy built by bicycle racing champion Arthur Zimmerman. The Borough Council recently honored Metz on his…

  • Dance for dogs and cats at Zumba Bowl

    The Action Room, 4411 Route 9 north, Howell, will host a Zumba event 1-4 p.m. Feb. 6 that will benefit people who love to dance — in addition to dogs and cats who want to be loved. The annual “Zumba Bowl” Super Bowl Sunday Zumba-thon fundraiser, a threehour Zumba event conducted by professional Zumba instructors,…

  • Honoring a fallen officer

    The casket bearing the body of Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz, 27, is brought into St. Mary of the Lake Church in Lakewood on Jan. 20. A Lakewood man, Jahmell Crockam, 19, has been charged in connection with the Jan. 14 slaying of Matlosz, who was shot and killed while he was on duty and…

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    The hat of slain Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz rests on his casket as his fiancée Kelly Walsifer is hugged by a Lakewood officer during Matlosz’s funeral service at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood, on Jan. 20. Matlosz, 27, was shot and killed by a pedestrian with whom he was speaking while on…

  • School feels special tie to teacher on sad date

    McAuliffe Middle School marks 25th anniversary of Challenger disaster BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The crew of the space shuttle Challenger, including teacher Christa McAuliffe (back row, second from left) was killed in an explosion shortly after liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986. Students at the Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Jackson can feel proud of…

  • Unity Tour will honor officers

    Howell police trio will ride for NJSP Trooper Marc Castellano, killed in line of duty in 2010 BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Even if they are off the clock, Howell police officers still aim to make a difference in their community. This spring three of Howell’s finest will join the effort to help raise awareness…

  • Eating disorders tough to overcome

    Professional counselor offers information about problems, solutions BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer I n 1983 the music of the popular brother-and-sister duo who called themselves The Carpenters came to an end when Karen Carpenter’s heart stopped beating at the age of 32 due to anorexia and years of laxative abuse. Tragically, despite the fact that she…

  • Howell council passes on state organization

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— A discussion on the issue of Mayor Robert Walsh possibly joining the New Jersey Conference of Mayors raised financial concerns among Township Council members during a recent meeting of the governing body. The New Jersey Conference of Mayors, based in Trenton, would cost Howell $1,250 for a year’s membership.…