Category: Tri-Town News

  • Cook Road scheduled for improvements

    JACKSON – So, what’s cooking on Cook Road? Cook Road runs between Hyson Road and North County Line Road (Route 526) and serves as an access road to the ShopRite shopping center on North County Line Road. Officials are planning upgrades to Cook Road, which has been in need of repair. Final Township Council action…

  • Locals contribute to fun at Freedom Fest Fair

    The sixth annual Freedom Fest Fair is taking place at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Route 524, Upper Freehold Township, until July 12. Proceeds from the fair benefit the Allentown Presbyterian Church, Allentown, and other charities. This year’s festival features a horse fair with a daily parade of various horse breeds. Coordinator Kathy Ricci…

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    After shooting his arrow, Bud Thomas (l), of New Egypt, uses binoculars to see if he hit his target as another archer lines up a shot during a practice session at the Black Knights Archery Club, Perrineville Road, Jackson. The archery club will host the Big Foot Open on July 12-13. Members of the public…

  • Parks dept. rep promotes Ocean County activities

    Every Thursday afternoon throughout the summer, youngsters of all ages gather at the Beach Complex at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, to participate in the Lakeside Children’s Theater. F or 60 minutes the children are engaged in a world of make-believe as actors and actresses perform plays like “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin” while the…

  • Resident wants DOT to see the light

    Jackson man advocates for left-turn arrows at Lakewood intersection BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer For a small state with the highest national population density, motor vehicle traffic is obviously a major issue. CHRIS KELLY staff Congested conditions at the intersection of Route 9 and County Line Road in Lakewood – where drivers on opposite sides…

  • Bill takes aim at ‘stand by’ fees

    Public and private water companies would no longer be permitted to charge “standby” fees, in addition to the customary water usage charges, to residential customers served by a water line, under proposed legislation Assembly bill A-3114 sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington and Mercer) and introduced on June 23. Presently, residential customers of…

  • Recovery from stroke described by survivor

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Occupational therapist Jill Garaffa and Richard Zaback discuss the warning signs of a stroke during a presentation for senior citizens in Jackson. JACKSON – The average American waits 22 hours before seeking help after the first signs of a stroke, and by then it may be too late.…

  • Public opinion sought on Monmouth’s direction

    Development of a strategic plan for Monmouth County has begun, and the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will be relying heavily on input from residents to help develop a plan aimed at improving county services and identifying efficiencies that can be implemented. According to a press release from the county, later this year county residents…

  • Parent pans dress code for Lakewood students

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer LAKEWOOD – The mother of three children has expressed her displeasure with a plan put forth by administrators in the Lakewood School District to strictly enforce a dress code for students beginning in September. Cathy Robichaud said the idea of a dress code is oppressive in many ways. “I oppose…