Category: Tri-Town News

  • Mayor mentions concerns to gov.

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson Mayor Mike Reina recently had a few moments to bring the concerns of Jackson directly to the attention of Gov. Chris Christie. Kevin Roberts, a spokesman for the governor, said that on May 13 Christie met with a group of mayors at the governor’s mansion in Princeton. During the…

  • Society republishes Lakewood book

    LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Historical Society has expanded its offerings to the public by recently releasing three history related publications: the book “Lakewood In-The-Pines,” a 2010 calendar, and a quarterly newsletter. The society has republished “Lakewood- In-The-Pines,” a scholarly history of Lakewood from its settlement until 1985. Often considered the definitive text on Lakewood history,…

  • Actor, entertainer to throw first pitch at BlueClaws game

    Funds from June 6 nut-free baseball game will benefit children with food allergies Children with peanut and tree-nut allergies must often avoid baseball games, but this will not be the case on June 6. Buster the BlueClaws mascot has fun with fans during last year’s nut-free game in Lakewood. The baseball team will hold its…

  • Advisory boards seek members

    JACKSON — Opportunities are available for residents who would like to serve on a variety of advisory boards and committees in Jackson. Mayor Mike Reina said, “I continue to believe and support the concept that advisory boards and committees can provide an irreplaceable resource to identify issues and concerns, as well as providing practical advice…

  • on campus

    Christiana Fischer, daughter of Sue and Bob Fischer of Howell, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn., where she is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Marissa Ann Regad, daughter of Michael and Denise Regad of Howell, has been named to…

  • County pushing to get word out about benefits

    Anew initiative launched by Ocean County and Community Services Inc. is expected to assist residents living in the county who may be experiencing problems affording health care, according to a press release. “Today marks the start of intensive community outreach to help eligible persons apply for Medicare savings programs that pay some or all of…

  • in the service

    Army Spec. John S. Butkus III, a motor transport operator with more than two years of military service, has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldier is a member of the 304th Transportation Company, based in…

  • Disaster assistance may aid individuals

    JACKSON — Individuals whose property sustained damage during the storms that occurred from March 12 to April 15 may be able to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Effective May 7, Ocean County has been included in the FEMA Disaster Assistance program,” Jackson Mayor Mike Reina said. “This program is designed to…

  • Bonim Park gets new name

    HOWELL — Bonim Park has a new name because of 12-year-old Shawn Drew. The young man won a contest that was sponsored by the Howell Parks and Recreation Department to rename the park on Lakewood-Farmingdale Road. Howell Township Council members presented Shawn with a certificate of recognition at their April 26 meeting for his winning…