Category: Tri-Town News

  • Title agents indicted for series of crimes

    On Dec. 28 a Monmouth County grand jury returned a seven-count indictment charging Rebecca Marchese- DePeri-Grande, 37, of Jackson, and her sister, Meredith Miller, 34, of Brick Township, with second-degree conspiracy, second-degree misapplication of entrusted property, seconddegree theft by failure to make required disposition of property received, and second-degree misconduct by a corporate official. The…

  • Jackson police seek driver in hit and run

    By Dave Benjamin JACKSON — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident. At approximately 1:30 a.m. Feb. 11, Police Officer Rich Bosley was on patrol when he discovered a body in the middle of Diamond Road, north of West Commodore Boulevard, and south of Cedar Swamp Road, Jackson…

  • Resident, 22, facing drug allegations

    JACKSON — A 22-year-old Jackson man has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance believed to be marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to information provided by police, on Jan. 24 at about 5:10 p.m. Jackson police officers responded to the area of Bluebell Drive in the Sixty…

  • Enter video contest to highlight hunger

    Nearly 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, suffer from food insecurity, according to Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger relief charity. Yet the issue of hunger is not easily described, making those who suffer from it hard to identify. The hungry could be the parent who skips meals to ensure there is enough…

  • Forum looks at impact of education agenda

    Officials anticipate cuts to state aid, pre-K funding in Christie administration BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The state budget deficit and probable cuts to state aid for school districts were the focus of a public forum on the changes anticipated for New Jersey schools under Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s administration. Lynne Strickland, executive director of…

  • Howell High School’s Allie Moreland

    Howell High School’s Allie Moreland (l) defends against Lacey’s Jenna Fleck during a game played Feb. 3 in Howell. The Rebels beat the Lions, 48-38, and locked up a state tournament berth. For the story, see page 46. For more photos, www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Sewer fee increase this year smaller than first predicted

    Howell officials review updated MRRSA information BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Customers of Howell’s municipal sewer utility will end up paying an extra $26 a year in sewer fees, according to revised figures provided by township officials. Howell Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Filiatreault had originally proposed a $67 hike in sewer rates annually to…

  • Murder charge filed in death of Jackson man

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Apossible disagreement between two Jackson men resulted in the death of one man and jail for the other. Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Deputy Chief Mike Mohel said a 911 call was placed at about 3:44 a.m. Feb. 7 and Jackson police officers responded to 2 South Baker Drive in the…

  • Applicant will shift plan to Jackson zoning board

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — An application that proposes the construction of a commercial enterprise at the corner of West Commodore Boulevard and Paterson Road has been moved at the applicant’s request from the Planning Board to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Following a discussion at the Planning Board’s Feb. 1 meeting, the…