Category: Tri-Town News

  • Korea, Vietnam veterans eligible to receive diploma

    Anew state law that awards high school diplomas to veterans of the Korean War and Vietnam War who left school to serve their nation has the backing of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders. “I commend Gov. Chris Christie for expanding Operation Recognition to include the brave men and women who fought in Korea and…

  • Band showcase set for Oct. 2

    JACKSON — The Showcase of Champions band competition will be held at Jack Munley Field at Jackson Memorial High School, Don Connor Boulevard, 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 2. The event is sponsored by the Jackson Memorial High School Band Parents Association in conjunction with the high school. The Showcase of Champions will feature 17 high school…

  • JLHS band set for new season

    JACKSON — The Jackson Liberty High School Lion Band worked overtime during the summer and has officially kicked off its 2010 competitive field show, “New World Symphony.” “The students were extremely excited to get started on the new show and all have high hopes for this marching band season, especially following our win at the…

  • 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…

  • Two officials will not seek local seats

    State Sen. Robert W. Singer of Lakewood and state Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer of Plumsted announced recently that they will not seek re-election to their municipal positions. The two men are Republicans who represent New Jersey’s 30th Legislative District, which includes parts of Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer and Burlington counties. Singer is a township committeeman in…

  • Fees lower for copies of records

    Gov. Chris Christie has signed into law a bill lowering fees charged by state and local government for copies of public records, according to a press release from the American Civil Liberties Union-New Jersey. “This marks the end of a barrier that for far too long kept the public from having access to government,” said…

  • Tornado was a shock to Plumsted residents

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PLUMSTED — The night of Sept. 16 will certainly be remembered for a long time by many people who live in Plumsted. Early that evening during a violent wind and rain storm, a tornado was confirmed to have touched down in a section of the community, said Plumsted Emergency Management…

  • Have a ‘Beer on the Pier’ Saturday at the Transient Docks

    The Belmar Tourism Commission will host the inaugural “Beer on the Pier” craft beer festival on Sept. 25 on the Belmar Marina’s Transient Docks. Local boaters will even be able to enjoy complimentary “Dock & Dine” privileges for the day.M ary Brabazon, director of Belmar Tourism, encourages the ship captains to utilize the complimentary passes…

  • Model railroad show to be held in Lakewood

    On Sept. 25-26 the Lakewood Heritage Commission and the Lakewood Historical Society will host a model railroad show for the benefit of the Lakewood Heritage Museum, featuring the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. The train show will be in the cafeteria of Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave, Lakewood. The hours will be from…