Category: Tri-Town News

  • U.S. Air Force mission on display at 2008 expo

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The 305th Air Mobility Wing will host the 2008 McGuire Air Expo on May 31 and June 1 at McGuire Air Force Base, Wrightstown. The show is free and open to the public. The two-day event, "Above All…Be Inspired," will culminate Air Force Week and feature performances by the U.S.…

  • ‘Prototype of American con man’ came from area

    New book explores life of Gilbert Imlay BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The lives of the black sheep in a family often resonate through the centuries, while those of their conventional, law-abiding relatives are lost to history. Such is the case with Gilbert Imlay, who was born in the Monmouth County municipality ofUpper Freehold Township…

  • Fun in downtown New Egypt

    R.J. Smith, 9, of New Egypt, munches on a funnel cake during a street festival in downtown New Egypt on May 17. The family-friendly event featured pony rides, sand art, rides and games. FRANK GALIPO

  • Auditions uncover talented youngsters

    Former area resident, now a talent agent, works with children BY NICOLE M. ANLLO Staff Writer The results of a local talent search have enabled three children to launch their acting careers. With recent successes, the youngsters’ paths into the world of show business seems promising. Pamela Roth A former Manalapan resident who now works…

  • Older Americans Month puts seniors in spotlight

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – Fran Musico, 84, is a native of Staten Island, N.Y., who moved to Howell two years ago. Musico is one of many people who are part of the growing population of senior citizens who make up 11 percent of Howell’s population. During the May 13 Township Council meeting,…

  • Critter Corner

    Penelope Penelope beagle Breed Color tan Age young adult Sex female Description sweet; gorgeous; seems to get along well with everyone; friendly; calm Zigren Breed domestic shorthair Color black Age one year Sex male Description very handsome; loves being petted and having his back scratched; gets along well with people and other cats; doesn’t like…

  • Mom praises police who searched for missing boy

    Howell officers responded to call on Mother’s Day BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent HOWELL – Mother’s Day 2008 will be one of the most memorable days for Angela Mastropiero, a resident of the Ramtown section of Howell. “My son, Roy, was found safe and returned home,” said the mother of her 9- year-old only child, who…

  • EMS units at heart of council discussion

    Councilman says present system is costing Howell a significant amount BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Acall goes out for one of Howell’s emergency medical services (EMS) units to respond to an incident. The first responders on the scene happen to be a volunteer first aid squad. These volunteers administer first aid care before handing off…

  • District institutes tougher standards for new drivers

    Jackson administrators say teens, parents and police will unite in effort BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Officer Colin Menafra JACKSON – Teenagers who are currently juniors at Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty high schools will face a set of new rules in September if they want to obtain and hold on to their school parking…