Category: Tri-Town News

PLUMSTED – Investigators are citing the presence of an insect in a vehicle as a contributing factor in an accident that claimed the life of a young adult from Millstone Township. Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Al Della Fave said this week that the two occupants of a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 were swatting at…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – Four officers in the Jackson Police Department have been promoted. The officers were recognized in front of family members and friends during a recent meeting of the Township Council. Patrol officers Fred Meabe and Michael Friedman were promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. John Convery and Sgt.…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Not all fashion shows highlight the latest styles of the season. Some take a step back and showcase the fashion trends of centuries ago. The Monmouth County Historical Association is doing just that. “This fashion show came about by popular demand and we were thrilled we were able to accommodate…

TOP PICK Six Flags Great Adventure’s new holiday extravaganza, “Holiday in the Park,®” runs weekends and select days through Jan. 3. More than a million lights, holiday entertainment, seasonal treats, Santa’s Village and many popular rides will magically transform into a winter wonderland. Signature attractions include: “Holiday Magic: A Celebration of the Season,” a light…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Phillip Vazquez, 24, explains why the new comic series “I Hate Fairyland” is one of his favorite new additions at The Record Store in Howell. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Standing among the tens of thousands of comic books that line the main aisle of The Record Store in Howell, Phillip…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer An applicant with longstanding plans to build a residential development in Howell has received preliminary approval for the project. Elon Associates plans to build 69 single-family homes, a commercial building and one building containing 10 affordable housing units at Yellowbrook Road and Route 524, Howell. The Planning Board granted preliminary…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Dan Rasmussen, of Tinton Falls, and his newly adopted son, Michael, 2, share a happy moment during the Monmouth Vicinage National Adoption Day, held at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Despite some gloomy weather, officials, parents and children alike never let the…

Football rivalries keep tradition alive By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MATT DENTON The staples of Thanksgiving have always included family, turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and high school football for many across New Jersey. What was once a traditional game for virtually every high school across the state is becoming a rarer occurrence as many of…

PLUMSTED – Municipal officials have opted to continue offering an energy aggregation program to help residents save money on their electricity bill. Township Committee members recently voted to approve a new power supply contract with Tri-Eagle Energy as part of the Plumsted Community Energy Aggregation (PCEA) program. Plumsted Municipal Utilities Authority Executive Director Peter Ylvisaker…