Category: Tri-Town News

  • Toy collector shares Howdy Doody, Mr. Machine, other favorites at lecture

    As part of the educational center’s current exhibit, toy collector Steve Stegman presented the lecture “The History of Dolls and Toys in the 1960s and the 1970s” on June 12 and brought a few favorites from his personal collection. Stegman, of Lambertville, had previously visited the exhibit and noted that it had a particular draw…

  • New Jerseyans draw line in the sand over drilling

    BY KENNY WALTER Alifelong Monmouth County resident was joined at the beach in Long Branch recently by many other concerned individuals who came to protest the possibility that offshore drilling could one day be permitted off the coast of New Jersey. Protest organized by Hands Across the Sand at Seven Presidents Park, Long Branch, June…

  • Photographs sought for contest

    The Freehold Soil Conservation District is looking for photographers to capture subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, waterscapes and conservation practices are all suitable subjects. Photo contest prizes are: first place, $200; second place, $100; third place, $75. Photos should…

  • N.J. Society of Professional Journalists honors Greater Media Newspapers

    Greater Media Newspapers staff members teamed up to stage a benefit concert at the Stone Pony in December, featuring local and national talent, to raise money for a local food pantry. The newspaper group was recognized for its efforts by the N.J. Society of Professional Journalists with the Stuart and Beverley Awbrey Award. Left to…

  • Michael’s Feat will mark 10 years of aid to families

    On July 31 from 1 to 5 p.m., a crowd of more than 300 people is expected to gather at YMCA Camp Arrowhead, Route 520, Marlboro, for the Michael’s Feat 10th annual family picnic to help families of seriously ill newborns. In doing so, these families will help kick off a 10th anniversary celebration for…

  • Bowbending

    ERIC SUCAR staff Joe Allen (c) of Burlington and Randy Green (r) of Chesterfield watch as John Van Sickle (l) of Wall Township takes aim at a target on the Black Knight Bowbenders archery range in Jackson. The men were practicing last week for the Big Foot Open, which the Black Knight Bowbenders will host…

  • Kruizers to help food pantry

    HOWELL — Members of the public are invited to start their engines and head to the Blue Moon Kruizers’ fourth annual “Wheels for Meals” car show that will benefit the Howell Food Pantry. The car show will be held at the Chick-fil-A restaurant, 4881 Route 9 north, Howell, 4-9 p.m. July 10. According to John…

  • Reina begins four-year term

    Jackson Township Council members tap Scott Martin as president BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Mike Reina has started serving a four-year term as Jackson’s mayor. He was sworn in to office during the township government’s reorganization meeting held July 1 in the municipal building. Reina is not new to the position of mayor. He was…

  • Cops’ vigilance leads to arrests

    JACKSON — A Cops in Shops grant has provided Jackson police with the ability to increase their capacity to target underage drinking in the community. “At approximately 7:45 p.m. June 25, Jackson Police Officer Mary Nelson and Detective Shawn Hobson were working a plainclothes assignment funded through the Cops in Shops grant, a state-funded program…