Category: Tri-Town News
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Jackson road work scheduled
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Road improvements are expected to be made this fall at the intersection of New Prospect and Bennetts Mills roads. It is expected that the Ocean County Board of Freeholders will award a $673,100 contract to P&A Construction, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, to undertake the work. According…
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Howell tattoo law sets licensing fee at $350
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials have unanimously adopted an amended ordinance establishing regulations and licensing requirements for tattoo parlors. The ordinance was adopted at the June 30 meeting of the Township Council. The original ordinance, proposed in March, was opposed by Howell business owners Troy Chartier of South Side Tattoos and…
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Vietnam veterans center creates new post
Deputy director brings military, management experience BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation has named an Eatontown veteran to oversee dayto day operations and programs that educate the public about the Vietnam veteran’s experience for the Vietnam Era Educational Center. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial is adjacent to…
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Michael Sklad (l) holds up the fish that Hunter Krawchuk, 9, of New Egypt, caught at the Fishing Friendzy station that was set up at the Freedom Fest at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Upper Freehold Township, on July 9. More pictures, page 3.
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Trails provide variety of hiking experiences
“Getting away from it all,” maybe for the day or just for lunch, is as easy as enjoying a scenic hike at one of Ocean County’s many county parks. Hiking and walking trails, from paved walkways to challenging paths through rolling woodlands, are right here in the county. “Whether you enjoy a full day of…
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Two people with H1N1 flu recovering
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Two additional cases of H1N1, also known as swine flu, were confirmed in Jackson within the past week by the Ocean County Health Department. Leslie Terjesen, Ocean County Health Department public information officer, said the confirmed cases were a child and an adult. She told the Tri-Town News on July…
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Expansion work continues at jail
Work on expanding the Ocean County Jail in the downtown area of Toms River is moving into its next phase with the delivery and installation of prefabricated cells scheduled to begin in the next few weeks, according to a press release from the county. Prior to the cells arriving, a large crane will be erected…
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Police work to protect pedestrians
Howell officers want walkers and drivers to be aware of each other on local roads BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Howell residents making their way around town by foot will soon travel more safely through the streets of Howell with the launch of the Howell Police Department’s new pedestrian safety program. The Howell Township Council…
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Website offers information regarding teenage drivers
Anew website, NJteenDriving.com, will help increase awareness and educate parents about the risks associated with teen driving. The website was developed by the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey upon recognizing that an informed parent plays a key role in keeping teens and young adults safe on New Jersey’s roads. According to a press release…
