Category: Tri-Town News

A Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment on March 23 charging a Farmingdale man with the April 2014 killing of Jermaine Huntley, 28, of Asbury Park, on Washington Avenue in Asbury Park, according to Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Jacquil Jones, 26, is charged in the threecount indictment with first-degree murder and…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Representatives of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) have filed a petition with the state Board of Public Utilities proposing the construction of a 28-mile-long, 30-inch-diameter high pressure transmission pipeline through portions of Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean counties. The company confirmed the April 2 action on its website. NJNG filed…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of 2014, autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68 children across the country. This new estimate is 30 percent higher than previous reports, which may be indicative of better measuring devices, more people coming forward or a greater prevalence of autism across the board. “Autism…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Adam Koval and his wife, Sue, are members of the Horseman’s Association of Millstone Township. They are avid horseback riding enthusiasts who will be participating in the upcoming Poker Run. Between 40 and 50 riders are expected to participate in a Poker Run fundraiser to be hosted by the Horseman’s Association…

The Novo Nordisk Diabetes Center at CentraState Medical Center is offering a support group for people with diabetes and their families.The group will meet on the third Wednesday of every month from 1-2 p.m. in the Jack Aaronson Conference Center in The Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. The first…

A Howell man has pleaded guilty to charges he sexually assaulted a toddler and electronically recorded the attack, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Kevin Motyka, 23, pleaded guilty on March 9 to firstdegree aggravated sexual assault; three counts of seconddegree endangering the welfare of a child by causing or permitting a child…

Furthering its commitment to improve the health and well-being of the residents of New Jersey, Meridian Health has launched a $128 million investment to bring a higher level of care close to home by enhancing its cancer services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.The massive project builds upon well established and trusted cancer services already offered…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — A final decision from the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding a dispute between the township and JR Custom Landscaping will not be made until at least April 15. During a series of hearings stretching back to mid-2014, zoning board members have been trying to determine what activities…

By Rebecca Cipriano, M.D., M.S., FACOG One of the first and most important decisions you’ll make before or very early on during your pregnancy is what kind of health care provider will oversee your labor and delivery. While obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYN) are still the most common caregivers for pregnant women, certified nurse midwives (CNM) continue to…