Category: Tri-Town News

  • 9/11 responder bill heading for Senate vote

    House approves James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — After months spent garnering support and votes, Monmouth County Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) and 9/11 first responder John Feal finally have a victory for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act (H.R. 847). The bill was…

  • Church drops plan to lease Howell school

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Cornerstone Calvary Church officials have decided not to lease the Southard School from the Howell K-8 School District, much to the dismay of Howell Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden. “We’re back to square one,” Golden said on Oct. 8. The decision by church officials marks the second time this…

  • Caregiver Volunteers to hold annual dinner

    Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey will hold its 18th annual dinner gala, “The Harvest of Hope,” on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at The View Restaurant at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood. The event celebrates individuals, businesses and community leaders who have made outstanding contributions in support of senior citizens in Ocean County. Trish…

  • Town: Utility nixes idea for savings

    Jackson officials say JCP&L will not permit use of LED streetlights BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer It’s not easy being green. Jackson officials are finding that out as they attempt to use a grant to save money on street-lighting costs, but say they have been thwarted in their attempt to do so by Jersey Central…

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    • A champagne and shopping vendor fair will be held 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Sunrise Senior Living of Jackson, 390 County Line Road, Jackson. The free event will feature Tastefully Simple, Discovery Toys, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia and many more. Details: 732-928-5600. • Greater Monmouth County Chapter of ORT America seeks bowlers for a…

  • New book dedicated in memory of the brave

    Teenager writes about Memorial Day to help wounded soldiers returning from war BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Madeline Collins has written and illustrated a book about Memorial Day that will teach children the significance of the holiday and contribute to the well-being of veterans. Allentown High School senior Madeline Collins, 18, Millstone, wrote “Stars and…

  • Public comment on police dept. sought

    PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of the accreditation process through the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, which is administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. Successful completion of the process will also result in national recognition from the Commission on…

  • Timed pedestrian safety signals to be constructed

    Pedestrians will know exactly how much time they have to safely cross a street once Ocean County installs 580 new timed crossing signs at intersections in four towns. “These electronic signs greatly improve safety by giving pedestrians the precise amount of time remaining to cross an intersection,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly, director of law…

  • New Royalty releases first album, ‘When Poets Dream’

    New Jersey band will host CD release party at ‘Rock for Education’ in Millstone Oct. 16 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer New Royalty will spread its musical wealth in Millstone Township on Oct. 16. The band, composed of five musicians from central New Jersey, recently recorded its first full-length album, “When Poets Dream.” The musicians…