Category: Tri-Town News
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Congressman lauds school for pupils’ caring attitude
RACER program at Goetz Middle School teaches character BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Christopher Smith JACKSON – RACER, the character education program at Jackson’s Goetz Middle School, has drawn the attention of New Jersey Congressman Christopher Smith. Smith, whose district includes Jackson, visited the school recently to observe and support the RACER program.…
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Volunteers will help clear Jackson’s streets of litter
JACKSON – On April 12 more than 400 volunteers, all members of several Jackson nonprofit organizations, will participate in Jackson’s community cleanup day. The event’s theme is “Litter Free, You and Me” and is sponsored by the New Jersey Clean Communities Grant and Mayor Mark Seda. The event will be headquartered at the Jackson Justice…
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Police seek Lakewood resident, 19, in robbery
Howell detective says suspect may have left New Jersey BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL – Police have issued an arrest warrant for a Lakewood man who they believe robbed a Howell jewelry story in February. The suspect remains at large. Howell police Detective Eileen Dodd said Reich Jewelers, on Route 9 south in the…
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Protesters urge Bush to end war, invest in America
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Hundreds of protesters chanted, “Bring the troops home, end the war now” as President George W. Bush touched down in Freehold aboard Marine One last week. Local individuals and families joined New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA), Democracy ForAmerica, the Coalition For Peace Action, the Solidarity Singers and Democratic Congressman Frank…
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Slow economy increases need for social services
The slowing economy is forcing more residents to turn to the Ocean County Board of Social Services for assistance, county Freeholder Gerry P. Little said. “We’re seeing a marked increase in caseloads when compared to recent years,” Little said this week. “We recognize these are difficult times and stand ready to help families in need.…
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Foundation plans fashion show
JACKSON – The Jackson Educational Foundation is sponsoring a preprom fashion show and luncheon on March 29 at La Bové Grande (Circle Landmark), Route 70, Lakehurst. “This is a really fun event, a chance to sit back with friends, have a nice lunch and enjoy a good show,” said Theresa Licitra, chairperson of the event.…
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Outstanding students honored by FRHSD
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Six students in the Freehold Regional High School District havemanifested the true meaning of academic excellence and civic responsibility through their work. School administrators in Monmouth County were asked to nominate one student fromeach high school to participate in the 28th annual Dr. Norman Field Student Recognition Day Program to…
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Dems tap Mallet, Mason to seek freeholder seats
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer After more than 20 years of Republican control of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders,Monmouth County Democrats think their time has come to run the show. Glenn Mason of Hazlet and Amy Mallet of Fair Haven have been selected as the Democratic Party nominees to run for two open seats…
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State department cuts more shift than slash
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposal to cut three departments in the state government, if approved by the Legislature, will be less of an elimination and more of a merger, according to some state officials. During the governor’s budget address on Feb. 26, Corzine announced that, as a cost-cutting measure, he would…
