Category: Tri-Town News

  • Hoedown mixes fun with Medicare info

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer More than 100 seniors turned out at the Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens and the Disabled in Jackson recently to learn about the Medicare Part B assistance program and to enjoy an old-fashioned hoedown. JACKSON — More than 100 seniors who attend the Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens…

  • Howell tries to replace public works equipment

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Afire that destroyed a municipal salt shed and many pieces of public works equipment several weeks ago has left Howell in a Catch-22 situation, Mayor Robert F. Walsh said. “With some of the things that we need to buy, there is no way we would have them by the…

  • John Rich Free Concert

    New Egypt Agway hosted a free concert for more than 500 people on Sept. 26. Country music recording artist John Rich played to an enthusiastic crowd from the loading dock at Agway. The event was a customer appreciation thank you as well as a celebration of New Egypt Agway and parent company Bohonyi Corporation’s 10th…

  • Six Flags fire dept. disbanded

    Official from Fire District No. 2 says Jackson’s Cassville unit will respond if necessary BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Management at Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, recently announced it would disband the theme park’s fire department, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 73 at Great Adventure and the Professional…

  • Lego Book Club

    Children create their own designs out of Lego blocks during the Sept. 29 session of the Lego Book Club at the Howell library. Every month, the Howell library offers programs and activities for people of all ages. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Nearly $10K raised, $40K to go

    Hoe-down helps kick-start Horse Park’s fundraising efforts to save Jersey Fresh BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Horse Park of New Jersey has a mission to keep the Jersey Fresh Event, which helps riders with international equestrian aspirations reach their goals. Above: Jett Weston and His Atomic Ranch Hands perform during the Good Ol’ Fashioned…

  • Play is fundraiser for Jackson Women

    JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today will be selling tickets for Phoenix Productions’ presentation of “The Full Monty” to be performed on Nov. 12 at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank. “The Full Monty” tells the story of unemployed steel workers who form a male striptease act. It was a popular movie that was…

  • JMHS grad reaching for dream in theater

    Brandon Contreras joins national tour of ‘In the Heights’ BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Brandon Contreras JACKSON — From the stage at Jackson Memorial High School, a place where some young thespians begin to dream about their future as professionals, to a place in the national tour of “In the Heights” is a dream come…

  • Ocean County Day set for Oct. 13 at Toms River library

    Oct. 13 is Ocean County Day, when more than 25 county government departments and affiliated agencies will hold an open house under one roof. This year’s host is the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River, according to Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. Admission is free to the event, which…