Category: Tri-Town News
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Former board member appears to have won seat
Ocean County Board of Elections could not confirm Plumsted result as of April 27 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Herb Marinari, who served on the Plumsted School District Board of Education for 15 years before deciding not to run for re-election several years ago, appeared to have won a new three-year term on the board…
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Woman alleged to have stolen checks from father
On April 22, Lorie Langridge, 47, of Jackson, was arrested by detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office on a complaint charging her with second-degree theft. The arrest follows a joint investigation that was conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with the Wall Township Police Department. According to a press release from…
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Emergency responders cited by Jackson council
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Members of the Jackson First Aid Squad and employees of Quality Medical Transport are giving residents firstrate medical services, according to municipal officials. Representatives of those organizations were recognized for the their efforts during the April 13 meeting of the Jackson Township Council. “We enjoy honoring people who…
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Westlake takes pride in hosting golf event
High school players are tested on Jackson course BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Westlake Golf and Country Club, Jackson, was proud to host the recent Ocean County Golf Championships that tested the skills of golfers from 18 high schools in the county. JACKSON — The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson played host…
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Democratic Club endorses Kafton, Giblin, Krakower
JACKSON — The Jackson Democratic Club has unanimously endorsed the slate of Mike Kafton for mayor and Sean Giblin and Marvin Krakower for Township Council in the May 11 municipal election. In the nonpartisan election, Kafton, Giblin and Krakower are running on the Strong Leadership, Lower Taxes, Real Results ticket. In a press release, Democratic…
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Kimball Closet moves to new space in Jackson
JACKSON — Kimball Closet, one of three thrift shops that operate in support of Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, has moved to a spacious new location in Jackson’s Prospect Plaza. Located at 255 South New Prospect Road in Jackson, Kimball Closet has more than doubled in size from its prior location — growing from 1,200 square…
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State removes equine virus quarantines from area farms
HOWELL — Quarantines at five Monmouth County farms and one farm in Gloucester County for possible equine herpes virus have been lifted, according to the state Department of Agriculture. All of the farms were considered to be at high risk for the virus, which spreads quickly in horses. Two horses at the Sweet Dreams Farm…
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New law means motorists must stop for pedestrians
New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Pam Fischer reminded motorists that effective April 1 they must now stop – and remain stopped — for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Prior to this legislative change, motorists were required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. “For years, too many…
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Board plans to hire supt. search firm
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The search for a new superintendent to lead the Freehold Regional High School District is going to be coordinated by a professional firm, although a decision on which firm will be hired to undertake the assignment has still not been determined. During its April 12 meeting at Marlboro High School,…
