Category: Tri-Town News

  • Medical team seeks assistance

    The Ocean County Health Department is offering training and education to county residents who wish to become volunteer members of the Medical Reserve Corps. According to Daniel Regenye, the health department’s assistant public health coordinator, the department is looking for additional volunteers to help with its response in dealing with the H1N1 virus, also known…

  • From monumental to medallions, exhibit showcases De Lue’s work

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Walk into the Hartshorne Gallery at the Monmouth County Historical Association’s museum on Court Street in Freehold Borough and you will encounter one of Monmouth County’s most beloved icons, boldly inviting visitors to view the exhibit of various sculptures and sketches from local artist Donald De Lue. Museum curator…

  • Ex-teacher gets 5 years of probation

    Aresident of Howell who is a former teacher at Old Bridge High School in Middlesex County was placed on probation for five years on Aug. 10 after admitting to having sexual relations with a 17- year-old student. During a hearing at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick, state Superior Court Judge Frederick P. De-…

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    Holbrook Little League’s Jordan Mundell gets set to turn a double play as a base runner from North End, Bridgeport, Conn., bears down on him during a game in the Eastern Regional Tournament on Aug. 8 at Michael J. Tighe Park, Freehold Township. The Holbrook Little League Junior League all-stars from Jackson won this game,…

  • Holbrook shooting for regional championship

    TLeague all-star team of Jackson has been playing championship baseball this summer. Brendan Benecke of the Holbrook Little League all-stars dives back to first base during his team’s 9-2 victory over North End, Bridgeport, Conn., in the opening game of the Eastern Regional Tournament at Michael J. Tighe Park, Freehold Township, on Aug. 8 On…

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    Youngsters celebrate after completing the “pipeline” team-building exercise during a summer program held by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. The six-week program includes many creative and educational activities, along with sports and games. For more, see the story by staff writer Lauren Ciraulo on page 3.

  • Potential candidates consider options

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer There may or may not be a crowded ballot in the November election for the Jackson mayor’s position and one seat on the Jackson Township Council. The only candidates who have thus far publicly announced their intention to seek office are Michael Kafton, the current council president, who said he…

  • Dems and GOP still seek candidates

    Two seats on Howell council will be on November ballot BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer As the filing deadline for candidates who wish to run in a special municipal election draws near, Howell political leaders are readying candidates to run in November. In regular circumstances, 2009 would not have been a municipal election year in…

  • Theme weeks keep campers busy

    Girl Scouts of Jersey Shore running a summer camp at Georgian Court University BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer It is a rainy afternoon in July and 90 girls from the “Girls Are Great” day camp are sprawled out on the floor of the Casino at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, doing yoga. Arts and crafts…