Category: Tri-Town News

  • Caregiver agencies, hospitals gain funding to aid seniors

    In 2007, 7,778 older adults received 30,459 units of service through these county funded programs. Ahost of programs and services that help keep seniors active and in their homes have received the support of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders. The board is scheduled to approve contracts totaling $250,000 to caregiver agencies and hospitals for…

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    A pug makes fast friends with a fake fire hydrant before entering the new Jackson off-leash dog park at John F. Johnson Memorial Park, Jackson. The dog park opened May 3 and will be open from sunrise to sunset each day. For more, see page 15. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Datebook

    • David Olney, singer-songwriter, will perform cuts from his new CD, “One Tough Town,” a retrospective of 100 years of American music featuring blues, country, rock, swing and more, May 8, 7 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400. • AParents’Night Out for those with special-needs children and their…

  • Candidates vie for seats on Jackson council

    Three four-year terms will be up for grabs in May 13 election BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Running for seats on the Jackson Township Council as the Working Together for Jackson’s Future team are (l-r) Emily Ingram, Charles Garofano and Todd Porter. JACKSON – Six candidates are running for three four-year terms on the Jackson…

  • Great place to see a race

    Aidan Lyons, 7, of Brielle, (l) and Beth Van Curen, 13, of Marlboro, found a fine spot under the fence at the Howell High School football field to watch the action in the Freehold Regional High School District Track and Field Championships, May 1. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Critter Corner

    Sweetie Sweetie American Breed Staffordshire terrier Color brindle two years female sweet; Age Sex Description friendly; high energy; wants to please; knows some commands; needs some more training; should be in a home with no small children; 52 pounds Patty Breed domestic shorthair Color tabby Age young adult Sex female Description very sweet; loves being…

  • 200 acres in pipeline for Plumsted preservation

    PLUMSTED – An additional 209 acres of forests and fields in Plumsted may forever remain in its natural state with the Township Committee voting on May 6 to pass a required resolution of municipal endorsement for the permanent preservation by the Ocean County Natural Lands Preservation Program, according to Mayor Ron Dancer. The two environmentally…

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    Jackson Memorial High School’s Amanda Simon takes a shot at the Brick Memorial High School goal during a lacrosse matchup between the Jaguars and the Mustangs on April 23. Jackson won, 17-3. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Civic Chorus to celebrate anniversary

    JACKSON- The Jackson Civic Chorus will present its 10th anniversary concert, “Music of the Decades,” onMay 17 at 8 p.m. andMay 18 at 3 p.m. at the JacksonUnited Methodist Church, 68 Bennett Mills Road. The suggested donation for tickets is $7 for general admission and $5 for seniors and students. For more information call (609)…