Category: Tri-Town News
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Vocal expression
Jeanne Veitch, of Brick Township, puts her emotions into her rendition of “Unchained Melody” on June 25 during the Festival of Senior Arts held at the Strand Theater, Lakewood. CHRIS KELLY staff
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Fire caused when ashes touched paper on deck
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PHOTO COURTESY OF CASSVILLE STATION 56 By the time firefighters arrived at the scene of a June 13 fire at the Willow Point residential complex on East Commodore Boulevard, the fire was already going strong. Authorities have ruled the blaze accidental. Eight families were forced from their homes as a…
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Marine’s story a harrowing tale of fighting in Iraq
FTHS grad Eric Navarro has first-person account of training Iraqi troops BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent With the help of a loving family and dedicated teachers, most children grow up hoping to be adults in search of their true calling. However, most people realize that it’s more than finding one’s calling that counts; you actually…
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University names area man dean
Monmouth University has announced the appointment of Michael Palladino as dean of the School of Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) effective July 1. Michael Palladino Palladino, of Howell, who received the recommendation of the STE Dean Search Committee, will succeed Frank Lutz, who is stepping down after 12 years of service as school dean. According…
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Article
The Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF), produced since 1974 by The Newark Museum, returns to Asbury Park this year beginning with the showing of “The Promised Land” episode of the highly acclaimed civil rights movement documentary series “Eyes on the Prize” at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27, at the Asbury Park High School Auditorium,…
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Plumsted hires police officer
PLUMSTED – The newest member to be appointed to the Plumsted Police Department is Patrolman Jared England, who attained his full Class A certification as a graduate of the 87th class at the Ocean County Police Training Academy on Jan. 25, 2007. England, 26, of Manchester, was previously employed as a special law enforcement officer…
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Entries sought for Indik Wordsmith Competition
The Unlimited Theater Company (UPTCo) of New Brunswick, a project of VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays for the 15th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. Residents of New Jersey who are 18 years of age or over are eligible. The contest is open to all…
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Injured surfers get back in the water
Life Rolls On hosts ‘They Will Surf Again’ on Long Branch oceanfront BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Over 100 volunteers joined 20 injured surfers on the Long Branch oceanfront Sunday to celebrate a day of surf and fun for those suffering from spinal cord injuries. Above: Volunteers wait for the right wave to launch Ronald…
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Resident beaten during June 16 robbery
JACKSON – A resident was injured during a robbery that occurred inside a unit at the Regency Club apartment complex on June 16. Police are seeking three male suspects in connection with the crime. Jackson police gave the following account of the incident: On June 16, Jackson police officer Francisco Mendez responded to a report…
