Category: Tri-Town News
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Handlin backs public comment in Trenton
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A new voice may be heard under the State House dome in Trenton if legislation that would allow the public to speak at state Assembly sessions becomes law. Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (RMonmouth and Middlesex) and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-Essex, Union, Somerset and Morris) introduced legislation on Feb.10 that…
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Facing foreclosure is a new fact of life
Counselor offers tips to people who find themselves in tough spot BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The figures may be shocking, but the number of residents in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties who are facing the possibility of losing their home to foreclosure is hitting a higher level every day. According to RealtyTrac, an online…
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Author’s message is to accept others
James McBride offers insight to his work during talk at GCU BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — The young man who once struggled with identity issues stood comfortably in his own skin before a Georgian Court University audience addressing topics such as race, class, religion and homosexuality. On Feb. 12, author, musician and screenwriter…
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Rebels edge Jags to win District 21 crown – Watch Video
Grapplers end team reign of Jackson Memorial BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Howell High School wrestling team turned disappointment into triumph on Saturday. Reeling from a pair of team tournament losses (to Brick Memorial in the Shore Conference Tournament and to Hunterdon Central in the NJISAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament), coach John Gagliano…
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Union rep suggests options to furloughs
Howell employees get unpaid time off in cost-saving measure BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal employees and residents have questioned what they called the equity of the recently implemented periodic unpaid furloughs that Howell’s union, non-union and management personnel are being required to take this year as a cost-saving measure. During a Township…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Jackson Memorial High School junior Tylia Gillon takes off with the baton during the 4×400-meter relay at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on Feb. 21 in Toms River. The Lady Jags finished third in the race.
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A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED (Advertorial)
Gloria Averbuch works for Sky Blue FC of Women’s Professional Soccer A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED (Advertorial) Advertisement A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED Fitness, fun, family time—youth sports can be wonderful. But like every intensive endeavor, these activities require proper care and preparation. In our enthusiasm to give our children every…
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Cell tower to be constructed on JTMUA property
Omnipoint Communications is winning bidder for facility BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A150-foot-tall cellular communications tower is expected to be constructed on the property of the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA) at 135 Manhattan St., Jackson. Omnipoint Communications Inc. (also known as T-Mobile) won the right to construct the facility at the JTMUA’s headquarters.…
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Art show transforms school into museum
Jackson Liberty H.S. hosts district show BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Gauguin, Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Matisse and even Warhol may have flipped their wigs if they had been able to attend the Museum Night art show held Feb. 11 at Jackson Liberty High School. Artwork by pupils in the Jackson School District was on…
