Category: Tri-Town News
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Area residents charged in money-laundering scheme
Aresident of Howell and a resident of Jackson were among four men charged in connection with a money-laundering conspiracy in Somerset County. According to a press release issued by Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest earlier this month, the following individuals were arrested: Robert E. Titus Jr., 52, of Jackson, John Paris, 60, of Middletown,…
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Noah Banuelos, 15 months, of New Egypt, found the blizzard that covered New Jersey on Feb. 10 was just to his liking as he played in the snow for the first time ever on Feb. 11, the morning after the big snowstorm.
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BlueClaws to host 5K run
The Lakewood BlueClaws will partner with the Ocean Running Club, Jersey Shore Running Club, and the Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts of America for their 2010 5K Race and 1-Mile Kids Fun Run to be held April 18 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. and the 5K will…
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Coin toss effort will aid Haiti
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — First aid and fire officials from throughout Howell are planning to hold more coin tosses to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims. “There is no America, there is no Middle East. There are no boundaries when it comes to humanity,” said Dr. Hal Ornstein, a spokesman for…
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Pinelands group approves $1.9M expenditure to preserve 1,612 acres
The New Jersey Pinelands Commission’s Permanent Land Protection Committee has dedicated more than $1.9 million to preserve 1,612 acres in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May and Ocean counties in the Pinelands. The committee approved the expenditure from the Pinelands Conservation Fund to preserve the land in partnership with local governments and nonprofit organizations. The action was…
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Hunger in America: More families in need
Monmouth, Ocean counties report a significant rise in people seeking assistance BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties released findings of a nationwide study during a press conference held Feb. 4 that exposes the harsh reality faced by people who are hungry and in need in Monmouth and Ocean counties.…
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Resident indicted on theft charges
On Feb. 8 a Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Kimberly Dehl, 33, of Toms River, with one count of second-degree theft and one count of second-degree misapplication of entrusted property. The charges relate to Dehl’s former role as the office manager of a Howell law firm. The indictment follows an investigation that…
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Women’s Expo scheduled for Feb.28
See a cooking demonstration by a celebrity chef, meet a nationally known psychotherapist and television reporter, get a complimentary haircut and styling, vie for a chance to win the cupcake baking contest, and visit many exhibits among food, fitness, cash prizes, and fun events at the annual Women’s Expo, a 100.1 Magic radio event sponsored…
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NJSIAA Group IV
Jackson Memorial High School wrestling coach Doug Withstandley (second from right) and the rest of the Jaguars celebrate after winning the NJSIAA Group IV state team championship over Hunterdon Central, 38-19, on Feb. 14 at the Ritacco Center in Toms River. For more photos, visit GMN Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
