Category: Tri-Town News
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Decoy, gunning show scheduled for Sept. 25-26
The annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders and the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be held Sept. 25-26. More than 50 seminars, demonstrations and contests will be offered as well as 200 exhibitors displaying and selling items such as gunning decoys, decorative carvings,…
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Cause of Route 9 fatal accident still unknown
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL – Police have still not been able to determine the cause of a Sept. 8 motor vehicle accident that took the life of a Farmingdale woman and critically injured her husband. Jacques Ferland, 77, remained in a medically induced coma on Sept. 20 at Jersey Shore University Medical…
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Renaissance Faire
Hannah Irons, 3, of Eatontown, leads a group of performers during the 29th annual Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire held at Pine Park, Lakewood, on Sept. 18. Entertainment, competitions, activities and storytellers took guests on a trip to the Middle Ages. ERIC SUCAR staff
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House invaders return to winter residences
Increasing number of stink bugs reported throughout New Jersey BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent The pesky brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) that exited houses in the spring to seek food and mate during the summer are now invading homes to return to their warm winter residences. But this fall, the invaders that are scientifically known as…
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DPW back again with request for equipment
Jackson Township Council introduces bond ordinance BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Jackson Township Council has introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will appropriate $3 million for various capital improvements and the acquisition of equipment. Council members voted 5-0 on Sept. 14 to introduce the ordinance. A public hearing, second reading and possible vote for…
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Photo of Vietnam veteran chosen for national tour
Apoignant 8-by-10 black-and-white photograph of former Freehold Township resident John E. McDonough has been chosen to go on a national tour with the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Educational Center’s “Traveling Trunks” program. This photograph of former Freehold Township resident John E. McDonough, taken while he was serving in Vietnam, has been selected to go…
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Howell ordinance would permit billboards
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Howell Planning Board members have signed off on the Howell Township Council’s proposed ordinance that would allow billboards in certain sections of Howell. “They are taking precautions to eliminate certain areas,” board member Evelyn O’Donnell said. “I think this will keep [billboards] out of residential areas and basically on…
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Democrats fail to heed call for two council candidates
HOWELL — It’s not easy being a Democrat in Howell. That is Democratic Party Chairman Steven Morlino’s take on why there will only be a single Democrat vying for one of three Township Council seats in the Nov. 2 election. “Money is a major problem,” Morlino said. “The last election, I don’t think we raised…
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Gov. recognizes area veteran’s meritorious service
Richard Brody awarded state’s Civilian Commendation Medal BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The governor has recognized Richard Brody for his distinguished service in helping veterans and their families. During a formal ceremony held Sept. 12 at the New Jersey National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, Brody received the Civilian Commendation Medal from Gov. Chris…
