Category: Tri-Town News

  • State trooper from Howell laid to rest

    Marc K. Castellano, 29, was killed while working at incident scene on June 6 BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The photo is joyous and heartbreaking. A beaming Marc K. Castellano, clad in a royal blue graduation cap and gown, holds his 4-year-old daughter and 1-year old son in his arms. Stephanie Castellano and Ocean…

  • Freehold AAUW prepares to host annual book sale

    FREEHOLD — Knights in shining armor, damsels in distress, spaceships and starships in flight, “shoot ’em up” westerns and detective novels are just some of the topics on the list of books to explore at the annual book sale hosted by the Freehold branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The AAUW will…

  • Diner provides home for Jackson car meet

    JACKSON — The public is invited to view cool cars, enjoy great food and possibly win prizes by participating in the monthly Sunday cruiser car meets that are hosted by the Clifmar Diner in the Brook Plaza Shopping Center, 2010 West County Line Road, Jackson. The car meets are held in the afternoon on the…

  • Child porn charges lodged against Howell man, 28

    On June 3, Michael Bryk, 28, of Howell, was arrested by detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and charged with one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of fourth-degree endangering the welfare of a child. According to a press release, the charges result from an investigation conducted by…

  • Fair photo contest seeks entries

    People who are passionate about photography can showcase their photography skills at the 2010 Monmouth County Fair. The theme of this year’s amateur photography competition is “Celebrating Milestones.” As the Monmouth County Park System celebrates its 50th anniversary of keeping the county green and livable, area residents are invited to bring in current photos of…

  • Performers step up to help facility for cancer patients

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Mothers are women who have busy lives with little or no down time. They are not supposed to get sick, there is no time for that. When a life-threatening disease like cancer strikes a mother, she is forced to take a step back and focus on getting better, but the…

  • Women assist in Tenn. disaster

    Tennessee recently saw a powerful weather system that caused severe flooding and rain totaling almost 1 foot. In response to that situation, the American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter deployed two of its volunteers in response to the floods in the South. Mary O’Donnell, a resident of Jackson, and Pam Slifer, a resident of Colts…

  • Senior Outreach Services helps seniors connect with assistance

    PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Senior Outreach Services (SOS) will host a day for local seniors to receive free New Jersey Fresh Vouchers and to learn more about the Medicare Improvement for Patient Provider Act (MIPPA). This event will be held July 23 in the senior meeting room on the lower level of the Plumsted municipal…

  • MMA event coming to Six Flags

    JACKSON — A mixed martial arts (MMA) event will be hosted by Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, on June 19. The event will be sponsored by the Jackson Policemen’s Benevolent Association No. 168 and Elite Wrestling. “During these difficult economic times, Detective Mike Kelly, Detective Mitch Cowit and I were trying to think…