Category: Tri-Town News

  • Monmouth man dies in accident

    JACKSON — A resident of West Long Branch, Monmouth County, was killed in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of East Veterans Highway and Grand Boulevard on July 28. Jackson police officers responded to the scene of the accident at 8:31 a.m. Jackson Police Department Uniform Service Commander Capt. David Newman said a preliminary…

  • Council will amend feral cat ordinance

    JACKSON — Municipal officials are making adjustments to Jackson’s feral cat ordinance, also known as the trap, neuter, release (TNR) law. The ordinance was adopted by the Township Council on June 9. Amendments to the ordinance were introduced on July 28 and will be voted on at an upcoming meeting of the governing body. A…

  • County mounts effort to combat H1N1 flu

    Ocean County officials say they will be ready if the H1N1 flu (also known as swine flu) spikes this fall and winter. “We are prepared, we are knowledgeable and we are ready,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. According to a press release from the county, many medical experts are expecting a…

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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…

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    Gary Lowe Jr., 3, of Lakehurst, plays some tennis during the 15th annual “Funtasia Festival” that was sponsored by the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation and held at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, on July 24.

  • Jackson board hears plan for school improvements

    By Dave Benjamin Jackson board hears plan for school improvements JACKSON — Board of Education members and Jackson School District administrators are focusing on the future. Their examination of the district’s needs could eventually lead to a multimillion dollar construction referendum being placed before voters. No date for a referendum has been selected by the…