Category: Tri-Town News
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Teen deemed not responsible for causing fatal ’07 accident
On July 18, state Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mellaci Jr., sitting in Freehold, found William Brennessel, 19, of Freehold Township, not guilty of reckless driving and cleared the teenager of responsibility in an accident that left three teenagers and one woman fatally injured, according to attorney Raymond Raya, who represented Brennessel. With his decision,…
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Soccer tourney to benefit vest fund
JACKSON – A soccer tournament will be held on Aug. 9 to raise funds for the Jackson Policemen’s Benevolent Association vest account. Jackson Police Officer John Pejoski, a member of PBA Local No. 168, said, “This account was established by the Jackson Police Department to purchase bulletproof vests for police officers.” The event will begin…
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Georgian Court scientists receive research grant
LAKEWOOD – Georgian Court University has been awarded a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant program to conduct scientific research on and around the dunes of New Jersey, to study the effects of a non-native dune plant, Carex kobomugi, commonly known as Asiatic sand sedge. According to a press release…
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Accident numbers help tell story of intersection
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Police Department has provided accident statistics for the intersection of County Line Road and Route 9. According to information provided by Lakewood police, 55 accidents occurred at the intersection of County Line Road and Route 9 in 2005; in 2006, 34 accidents occurred at that intersection;…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Ronald Chudkowski, 9, of Toms River, uses his creativity with Lego to build a unique vehicle during the 14th annual Funtasia Festival for Kids, held at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, on July 18.
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Eye on the ball
CHRIS KELLY staff Daquan Sherrod, 11, takes a swing at a pitch during the Lakewood summer recreation program’s home run derby held at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood, on July 18.
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Group helps to build a better community
World Changers volunteers work on Freehold properties BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Working in the heat of the July sun for a week, painting houses, repairing roofs and removing aging porches may not seem like the ideal summer vacation, but a group of young people from all over the country seem to believe it…
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County offers assistance with drug plan paperwork
Seniors or their caregivers who may need help in navigating changes to the Pharmaceutical Assistance for Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and Senior Gold programs can find it at the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. “There are over 18,000 PAAD and 3,400 Senior Gold beneficiaries in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H.…
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State awards $543,780 for town improvements
PLUMSTED – Mayor Ron Dancer has announced that Plumsted is one of only two municipalities in New Jersey to be awarded funding by the state Department of Community Affairs Downtown Business Improvement Zone (D-BIZ) fund grant program for 2008. Dancer said DCA Commissioner Joe Doria informed the Township Committee on July 15 that Plumsted will…
