Category: Tri-Town News
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Holiday donations for food pantry needed
JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today will be accepting donations during November and December at the Jackson Food Pantry for the Thanksgiving and holiday distributions. The Thanksgiving distribution will held from 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 Food donations needed for the holiday distributions include turkeys, canned and fresh hams, chickens, canned yams and potatoes, stuffing,…
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Lakewood High School running back Mike Jones tries to elude a pair of Middletown South High School defenders during the second half of a gridiron matchup between the Piners and the Eagles on Nov. 1 in Lakewood. Middletown South shut out the Piners, 34-0. ERIC SUCAR staff
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In the Service
Navy Airman Philip A. Pussilano, son of Susan A. and Philip R. Pussilano of Howell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Pussilano completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival,…
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Datebook
• “Mrs. Gould’s Seventh Annual Holiday Social” will be performed at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, through Dec. 21. Call for times. Tickets: $40, includes performance and tea luncheon. Details: 732-987-2263. • A used book sale will be held 2-7 p.m. Nov. 7 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at…
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Seda: No timetable to resign
Jackson mayor shrugs off delay in stepping down BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson Mayor Mark Seda told the Tri- Town News this week there is no set time frame as to when he may step down from his position. At an Aug. 4 press conference Seda announced that he would resign as Jackson’s mayor…
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Historical society will honor Sheldon Wolpin
LAKEWOOD — The trustees of the Lakewood Historical Society will honor Sheldon Wolpin, a lifelong Lakewood resident and chairman of the Lakewood Heritage Commission, with a “Roastimonial” dinner at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at The View Restaurant at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood. Local radio personality Bob Levy will serve as roastmaster. Tickets are $65…
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Girls of all ages take part in the Radio Disney dance party during the Jersey Shore Spooktacular held at Camp Sacajawea, Howell, on Oct. 18. The event, hosted by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, included hayrides, haunted activities, skits and the dance party. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Yang family expands on success of Mahzu
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer It makes good business sense to expand on a successful concept,and that’s just what the owners of two Mahzu Japanese restaurants are doing. Peter Yang With current locations in the Strathmore shopping center, Aberdeen, and the Mount’s Corner shopping center, Freehold Township, the Yang family is planning to open their…
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17 residents toss name in ring for mayor
Jackson officials waiting for Seda to leave office BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Jackson township clerk on Monday released the names of 17 residents who have made it known they would like to be considered for the appointment as Jackson’s interim mayor. After telling the Tri-Town News a week ago that the names would…
