Category: Tri-Town News

  • Howell reports it will get 99% of state funds

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — The municipality had enough answers in the yes column of the state’s Local Government Best Practices checklist to ensure that Howell will receive 99 percent of the state aid due by the end of the year. “I can assure you that next year we are going to…

  • Community comes through for disabled veteran

    Scores of people help Habitat for Humanity build family a home BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The community came to the aid of a disabled veteran in need, giving his family hope for the future by building them a home in Millstone Township. Leonard Cottrell Jr., his wife, Lisa, and their son, Leonard, 6, thank…

  • Volunteers trained to care for cats

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — A session to train volunteer caretakers how to handle and care for stray and abandoned cats was recently held at Jackson town hall. The Sept. 25 Trap, Neuter, Release training session was led by Sandra Obi, state coordinator for the Animal Protection League. “We had a three-hour session…

  • Girls achieve dreams through Girl Scout fall product sale

    When girls dream, they dream big. Whether it is a trip to Europe, a snow-tubing adventure or a tour of a national morning show, the fall product sale provided through Girl Scouts is a great aid in making these dreams, and others, come true. Girl Scouts throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties are selling nuts and…

  • Wounded Warriors to be saluted

    JACKSON — For the second year in a row, the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, Stump Tavern Road, will host a Wounded Warrior event on Oct. 23. Jackson Mayor Mike Reina said, “Starting at approximately 9 a.m., wounded veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with veterans from Vietnam, Korea and World…

  • Fifth-grader’s ‘Casey and Bella’ story to hit bookstores in the fall

    Lacey Hickey’s childhood dream of becoming a published author is coming true at the age of 11. Lacey, a resident of Roosevelt in western Monmouth County, harnessed her writing talent into winning the grand prize in the Casey and Bella Writing Contest. Jane Lovascio, author of the “Casey and Bella” children’s book series, said the…

  • Girl Scouts invite public to share Spooktacular experience Oct. 23

    Jersey Shore Spooktacular, Monmouth and Ocean counties’ only fall festival planned by teenage Girl Scouts for all members of the community, is an opportunity for families looking to enjoy the fall weather and have some seasonal fun. Every year, these hardworking and dedicated girls plan several sessions of this annual tradition. Most sessions are available…

  • Town announces leaf pickup plan

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Municipal officials are making plans for Jackson’s annual fall leaf collection. “Due to our shortened workweek [Monday through Thursday], we have developed a new leaf pickup schedule that divides more than 100 square miles of Jackson into two sections,” Director of Public Works Fred Rasiewicz said. “We are…

  • Symposium defines equines as economic engine for N.J.

    Leaders debate how N.J. can remain competitive in horse racing, gaming market BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Dr. David Meirs II, owner of Walnridge Farm, called the educational symposiumon the state’s equine industry the biggest social and political event in Upper Freehold in 200 years. Monmouth County and Mercer County leaders hosted the event on Sept.…