Category: Tri-Town News

  • County freeholder reports jail expansion on schedule

    Work on the 140,000-square-foot expansion of the Ocean County Jail in Toms River continues to move forward on schedule, according to county officials. “The project continues to move along smoothly,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as director of law and public safety. “We expect that it will be completed on time…

  • Author knows highs and lows of coasters

    BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The new book by Old Bridge resident Pete Trabucco is a compilation of tips and rankings from his travels to amusement parks around the United States. OLD BRIDGE — Many people find roller coasters exhilarating for their high speeds and steep drops, but there are still many others who remain…

  • Assistance available for new moms in need

    While many women feel a sense of elation throughout their pregnancy, for some women the periods before, during and after pregnancy are anything but happy. According to a press release from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, most new mothers, up to 80 percent, experience at least a brief episode of the…

  • Fourth-graders help Mercy Center

    JACKSON — Fourth-graders at the St. Aloysius School recently followed in the footsteps of previous fourth-grade students. “Every year, they come together to help raise money and awareness for the Mercy Center in Asbury Park,” said Olive Taylor, the school’s public relations coordinator. “The Mercy Center provides hope, help and healing to people in the…

  • Howell may give teens chance to get involved

    Councilman Gotto says young people’s enthusiasm could be a boost to town BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — A youth committee intended to develop teenagers’ leadership skills and provide opportunities to improve Howell is poised to become an official municipal body in January. Councilman William Gotto proposed the creation of a township-run Teen Advisory…

  • Services to seniors to continue in 2010

    Anutritious meal, a knowledgeable staff and proven programs are at the center of the services provided to older adults living in Ocean County. “Our older adult residents have come to rely on these programs and services, and they will continue into the new year,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as chairman…

  • Designer of Bell Labs building focus of museum exhibit

    BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer After the Second World War, the United States emerged not only as an economic power but as an architectural one as well. Developers took risks, building taller, more grandiose buildings than ever before, symbolizing the country’s newfound strength and innovative technology. One example of 20th-century modernist architecture is the Bell…

  • Trainees sought for emergency team

    JACKSON — The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is looking for new trainees to use their abilities in case of an emergency or a disaster. “CERT training promotes a partnership effort between emergency services and the people they serve,” CERT coordinator Al Robbins said. “The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of different…

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    CLAIRE SHEPROW An ensemble of advanced band students performs in the Ramtown Elementary School, Howell, winter concert on Dec. 9. CLAIRE SHEPROW