Category: Tri-Town News
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Officials will seek short-term shelter for tent city residents
LAKEWOOD — Municipal officials and advocates for homeless individuals in Ocean County have submitted a consent order to state Superior Court, Toms River, as a form of compromise following the initiation of a lawsuit that sought to evict the residents of two tent cities that stand on public property in Lakewood. The consent order states…
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Free companionship offered to seniors
Community Services Inc. of Ocean County provides friendly visitors and/or telephone calls to people age 60 and older at no charge. The service helps to provide companionship as well as a sense of security and well-being for senior citizens who are homebound. Volunteers and those who want to sign up for the free services can…
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for the record •••
An article in the July 15 issue of the Tri-Town News regarding piece of property in Howell known as the Pinnacle tract indicated there was litigation pertaining to the property. The article did not state the nation of the litigation, which involves the owners of the Pinnacle tract suing Howell for their legal costs after…
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‘Landscapes/Seascapes/Local Scenes’
The Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, is hosting an exhibit titled “Landscapes/ Seascapes/Local Scenes.” This exhibit includes a variety of mixed media artwork by many members of the guild. Vicky Culver photo collage “Belmar” The exhibit, which will run through July 28, includes paintings created en plein air in oil, pastel and acrylic, and in…
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Writer wins Ippy award for latest Pine Barrens work
Karen F. Riley of New Egypt is completing third book about famous N.J. region BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Karen F. Riley PLUMSTED — Karen F. Riley, a resident of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, recently received an independent publisher book award, known as an Ippy, for her book “Voices in the Pines: True Stories…
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Local skateboarding scene kicking into high gear
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Local interest in skateboarding seems to be on the rise, and one area resident has gotten involved in the sport by creating a line of skateboarding products. Kelsey Arcoleo, 20, started Liberation Skateboards when he was 18 years old. The business features a full line of skateboarding products. Kelsey Arcoleo, 20,…
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Howell Day celebration
Youngsters search for the perfect combination of colors as they create sand art during the annual Howell Day celebration held at Oak Glen Park, Howell, on July 10. ERIC SUCAR staff
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U.S. Army All-Shore Classic features an array of talent
Matawan Regional H.S. hosts Monmouth vs. Ocean summer football game The Monmouth County all-star football team that will go up against the best graduated high school seniors from Ocean County on July 16 in the U.S. Army All-Shore Gridiron Classic will not be lacking firepower. The 33rd edition of the game that pits the best…
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A promise made; a promise kept
Millstone resident’s theater company will produce shows to benefit charities BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Two weeks before her younger brother Larry died from melanoma, Laurie Edwards promised him she would do something really good with her life. Edwards wanted to make a difference in honor of her brother. She wanted to work…
