Category: Tri-Town News
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Beach waters test clean for start of summer season
Memorial Day weekend marked the traditional start of the summer beach season, and Ocean County ocean and bay bathers can be assured the water they may be entering will be safe as the Ocean County Health Department continues its work of seasonal water testing, which began on May 12. Edward Rumen, the health department’s public…
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Critter Corner
Dontae Dontae American Breed Staffordshire terrier Color brindle/white five years male great Age Sex Description dog;well behaved;good on leash;appears to be housebroken;knows some commands; loves to play ball;can settle down and mellow out, tested positive for Lyme disease Samantha & Sabrina Breed domestic shorthair Color black Age seven years Sex females Description people cats; sisters;…
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Georgian Court approved to offer nursing program
LAKEWOOD- The New Jersey State Board of Nursing has approved the new Georgian Court-Meridian Health School of Nursing to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (B.S.N.) this fall on the Georgian Court University campus. The announcement follows approval of the degree by the New Jersey Presidents’ Council of the Commission on Higher Education.…
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Social justice group members offer helping hand
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – The social justice group of St. Aloysius School in Jackson has received the Monmouth-Ocean Foundation for Children Community Spirit Service Award. Olive Taylor, who is the school’s public relations coordinator, said, “Our social justice group, under the guidance of teachers Kate Honan and Toni McEwan, was nominated for…
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Firefighters graduate from academy
JACKSON – Three firefighters from the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 have graduated from the Ocean County Fire Academy, Toms River. The spring 2008 graduation ceremonies were held recently at the fire academy. “Along with firefighter recruits from all over Ocean County, Firefighters Edward Janocha, Ryan Semone and Anthony Marano of the Cassville Volunteer…
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Feet get top billing in presentation to seniors
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Dr. Jasen Langley JACKSON – A group of about 50 senior citizens received information about the latest advancements in foot care during a May 15 program at the Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens and the Disabled, Don Connor Boulevard. Dr. Jasen Langley of theAffiliated Foot and Ankle Center, Howell,…
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Dangers of teen drinking, house parties discussed
Attorney: Parents face consequences of serving alcohol BY NICOLE M. ANLLO Staff Writer With more than 80 percent of teenagers reported to be trying alcohol at some point during their high school years, parents should be warned of the consequences their children and they themselves can face. That is the opinion of one young adult.…
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Winners named in Pinewood Derby
Fifteen local Cub Scouts emerged victorious during the fourth annual Battleground District Pinewood Derby Race held recently at Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Raceway. The Scouts hailed from 18 Cub Scout packs from Freehold, Howell, Marlboro, Manalapan,Millstone Township and Colts Neck. The 63 Scouts had to win their local Pinewood Derby races to qualify. The Pinewood…
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Civil Air Patrol cadets to offer info at Six Flags
JACKSON – On Aug. 27 local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and the general public will be treated to special presentations to be given by the New Jersey Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. The Six Flags Great Adventure park management and the Scout Council have invited CAP to train…
