Category: Tri-Town News
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In the Service
Air Force Airman Michael D. Pasqua, son of Remo Pasqua of Jackson, 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. Airmen who complete basic…
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Jackson takes precautions to help prevent swine flu
JACKSON — Mayor Michael Reina has initiated a plan to help protect Jackson residents from the advance of swine flu. On May 1 the Jackson Department of Public Works was instructed by the mayor to have its buildings and grounds crews go out and sanitize every public park and recreation facility. “Every morning our parks…
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Stalking bill becomes law
Gov. Jon Corzine has signed into law a piece of legislation sponsored by the 12th District (Monmouth County) legislators to broaden protection for stalking victims. “This is a good day for women throughout the state who have been victims of stalking,” said Sen. Jennifer Beck, a member of the State Senate Judiciary Committee. “As technology…
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Volunteers step up to help Jackson
PHOTOS BY DAVE BENJAMIN The newest members of Jackson’s CERT team have been trained to deal with man-made and natural disasters that could impact the community. The volunteers will be called upon to help officials respond to a specific emergency. JACKSON — The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has added 28 civilians to its roster.…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Howell High School’s Conrad Zwolinski flies through the air as he competes in the long jump during the April 30 Freehold Regional High School District Track and Field Championships at Howell High School. Zwolinski won the event with a jump of 20 feet.
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Deer management report to be discussed
On May 11 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners will hear the Monmouth County Park System’s presentation of the Deer Management Program Annual Report – 2009. The report, prepared by park system staff, will contain information about the program as administered by the park system during the 2008-09 deer hunting season and staff recommendations…
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Personal items sought for military personnel
JACKSON — A community effort is under way to support the nation’s servicemen and servicewomen who remain in harm’s way overseas. A collection bin has been placed in the lobby of the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway, and residents are being asked to help fill it with personal items that will be shipped…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Howell High School’s John Riccio (7) tries to scoop up a loose ball in front of Freehold Township’s Nick Herring during a lacrosse match in Howell on April 23. The visiting Patriots defeated the Rebels, 14-2.
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Oyster Creek nuclear plant offline after transformer failure
NRC’s relicensing of 40-year-old plant was ‘rush job,’ opponent says BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer LACEY TOWNSHIP — The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey has been in “cold shutdown” since one of the plant’s two aging transformers failed over the weekend of April 25-26. “It was a conservative decision to shut down…
