Category: Tri-Town News

  • In the Service

    Air National Guard Airman 1st Class David J. Bouthot, son of David Bouthot of Jackson, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.…

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    WWW.DAVIDJACOBSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Grace Slick, the former lead singer of the Jefferson Airplane, reacts to some photographs of her that were taken by David Jacobs (r). Another picture from this session recently appeared in the AARP magazine and was mentioned in a column by Greater Media Newspapers managing editor Mark Rosman. Jacobs read that column and submitted…

  • Jackson Township Council approves ethics committee

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Correspondent JACKSON – The township will form its own Ethics Review Committee to help ensure the highest level of accountability and integrity in local government. An ordinance creating the Ethics Review Committee was adopted by the members of the Jackson Township Council on Nov. 24. Seven people will comprise the Ethics Review…

  • Bands to rock Pony, aid Samaritan Center

    Greater Media wants to fuel the holiday spirit by providing good music and a way to help the hungry at Greater Media’s Good Samaritan Holiday Bash to be held Dec. 13 at the Stone Pony, Asbury Park. Proceeds and nonperishable food donations will benefit the Samaritan Center, a food pantry headquartered in Manalapan that has…

  • Operation Medicine Cabinet deemed success in Plumsted

    PLUMSTED — Operation Medicine Cabinet was a success in Plumsted on Nov. 14 as residents cleaned out their home medicine cabinets of unused, unwanted and expired prescription and over-the-counter medicines, according to Mayor Ron Dancer. The initiative reduced the availability of prescription drugs that could have been abused by family members and friends. The Plumsted…

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    CLAIRE SHEPROW Jackson Liberty High School’s Matt Filosa (24) tries to break free from a pair of Jackson Memorial High School tacklers during a Nov. 25 game between the crosstown rivals. Jackson Memorial posted a 9-7 victory as both teams ended the 2009 gridiron season with a 5-5 record. Filosa rushed for 60 yards against…

  • Smith, Gotto take seats on Howell council

    Two Republicans join three independents on governing body BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Freshly elected Howell Township Council members Pauline Smith and William Gotto were sworn in to office on Nov. 24 with the help of a few special guests. New Jersey Congressman Christopher H. Smith and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno welcomed Smith and Gotto…

  • School upgrades to be on ballot

    Jackson Board of Education to seek approval for projects in four questions on Jan. 26 BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer On Jan. 26 voters in Jackson will be asked to consider four referendum questions that propose improvements and upgrades throughout the Jackson School District. Any one of the four questions can be approved independent of…

  • A Night for Gabriel to aid child battling leukemia

    Performances by talented young singers and musicians, as well as a dinner, are included in A Night for Gabriel, a fundraiser for Gabriel Garcia, a 4-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St., Freehold Borough, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 5. The event…