Category: Tri-Town News
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A magical trip to Oz awaits theatergoers
New Egypt High School students will perform “The Wizard of Oz” BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Cast members in New Egypt High School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” rehearse a scene. The play will be presented at the high school, Evergreen Road, Plumsted, March 6-8. PLUMSTED — It’s time to follow the Yellow Brick…
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Allaire celebration to feature concert
Three Pints Shy, a traditional Irish folk music band based in New York, will make its fourth appearance at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township, on March 13 and 14. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. both nights in the Allaire chapel. Advance ticket purchase is required, since seats…
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Finding U-boat a lesson in ‘mortality and morality’
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The German U-boat that once prowled the waters around New York and New Jersey lay undetected for more than 45 years just 60 miles off the Jersey coast. ERIC SUCAR staff Some artifacts from the German U-869, “Hilter’s lost sub,” which sank 60 miles off the Jersey coast during…
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Jackson has had enough with COAH
Township Council wants state officials to address affordable housing rules BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The New Jersey Fair Housing Act isn’t very fair and neither is the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). That is what one Jackson councilwoman said during the Feb. 24 meeting of the Jackson Township Council. Councilwoman Ann Updegrave…
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Smith legislation calls for more efforts against Lyme
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has announced the introduction of a bill to combat Lyme disease, and thanked original co-sponsors Congressmen Bart Stupak (D-Michigan), Frank Wolf (R-Virginia) and Tim Holden (D-Pennsylvania). According to a press release, Smith is the sponsor of the “Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education, and Research Act of 2009.” The measure, H.R.…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Howell High School goalie Zach Peras makes a save against the Wall Crimson Knights during the Dowd Cup championship game played Feb. 27 at the Red Bank Armory. Howell won the Dowd Cup, 9-7, over Wall. For more, see Sports.
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Girls scout merits of veterinary medicine
VSDS gives troop hands-on tour to explain animal care BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Many young girls dream of growing up to be a veterinarian. On Jan. 28, seven Girl Scouts from Troop 207 in Jackson got a taste of what veterinary medicine is all about, and met some women whose childhood dreams became reality.…
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Military takes steps to keep birds at bay
Officials at McGuire and Lakehurst say attention is paid to serious issue BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The recent landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in New York City following a bird strike may have some area residents wondering about the possibility of bird strikes on aircraft heading to Naval Air…
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Howell cast will perform Bernstein’s ‘On the Town’
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer ERIC SUCAR staff Howell High School seniors Madison Brown (l) and Melissa Hunt rehearse for the school’s production of “On the Town.” The show will make its debut on Feb. 27. HOWELL — In 24 hours, the lives of three young men could change forever. With hopes to maximize all…
