Category: Tri-Town News
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Oak Glen Park,
Vincent Matthews, 5, of Howell, glances over his prize at the annual Easter egg hunt that was held at Oak Glen Park, Howell, on March 20. The Easter Bunny made a special appearance at the popular community event. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Spring break brings theme park opening
Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, will kick off the 2010 season on March 27 with its two-week-long spring break presented by Stride Gum. Opening day will launch the Stride-A-Thon as 30 riders compete to be the last rider on the seven looping, floorless coaster Bizarro in this eight-hour ride-a-thon. Through a contest hosted…
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Easter egg hunt
Hundreds of children charge after Easter eggs during the start of the annual Easter egg hunt held at Oak Glen Park, Howell, on March 20. For more photographs of the event, see the Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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ELEC website has information about campaign donations
More than $16.7 million in campaign donations received by local candidates in last fall’s general elections can now be easily searched on the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) Internet website. According to a press release, Jeff Brindle, executive director of the commission, encouraged members of the public, media members and candidates to take…
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Three in race for mayor in Jackson
Seven residents will seek two seats on council in May 11 municipal election BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Three residents are running for a fouryear term as Jackson’s mayor and seven residents are running for two four-year terms on the Jackson Township Council in the May 11 nonpartisan municipal election. The candidates for mayor are…
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Three residents running for 2 seats
PLUMSTED — Three residents are running for two available three-year seats on the Plumsted School District Board of Education in the April 20 school election. The candidates are Lawrence Downs, Paul Mulligan and Garrett Midgett. Downs is a current member of the school board. Board member Anthony O’Donnell is not seeking re-election. A public hearing…
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Golden ‘devastated’ by state aid cut
Layoffs, program cuts will have to be made to Howell school budget BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Howell Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden spent much of last week doing something she hoped she would not have to do — meeting with employees of the Howell K-8 School District who will lose their jobs because…
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Professional riders make contribution to Horse Park
The Professional Riders Organization (PRO) will partner with the Horse Park of New Jersey to sponsor a part of the Jersey Fresh. The Jersey Fresh will be held over five days, May 5-9, at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Upper Freehold Township. PRO will offer prize money in the three-star division of the 2010…
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Library hosts artwork by Jackson students
Youth Art Month display runs through March 31 Public schools across the United States are celebrating Youth Art Month in March. In Jackson, student artwork has been and will remain on display at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, through March 31. Andy Drury “All 10 schools in the…
