Category: Tri-Town News

  • Officials pay tribute to soldier

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Luigi Marciante JACKSON – Township Council members paid tribute last week to a fallen American serviceman. “Tonight we are remembering and honoring the bravery of Spc. Luigi Marciante Jr., who died last month while serving with the Army in the conflict in Iraq,” Councilman Angelo Stallone said at the Oct.…

  • Train show coming to town

    LAKEWOOD – On Oct. 20-21, the Lakewood Historical Society and the Lakewood Heritage Museum will host “Catch the Blue Comet at the Train Show!” a model railroad show for the benefit of the Lakewood Heritage Museum featuring the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on…

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    ANDREW MILLER staff Helen Sagos, 83, of Howell, prepares to play bingo with William Letona, 10, during a seniors and students game day at the Ardena School, Howell. For the story by staff writer Toynett Hall, see page 28.

  • Council sorting out details of first aid unit

    Residents have many questions on Jackson plan BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Residents of Jackson are continuing to ask questions about a plan put forth by Mayor Mark Seda to establish a municipal emergency medial response unit of paid professionals. The municipal unit’s professionals would provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services when responding to calls…

  • Seniors, pupils interact

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – A group of senior citizens waited patiently for youngsters in the Ardena School to arrive in the cafeteria for their monthly game day. Minutes after the clock struck 2:14 p.m. to end the school day the silence in the cafeteria ceased and children’s voices filled the room. About…

  • Jackson police host officers from England

    British guests have chance to experience patrols in community BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Capt. David Newman (l-r), Inspector Andrew Hawkins, Sgt. Graham Moffitt, Police Officer Fred Meabe and Public Safety Director Matthew Kunz stand shoulder to shoulder as West Midlands police officers from England visit with officers and police administrators from Jackson. JACKSON –…

  • Applications for affordable housing may be submitted in Lakewood

    LAKEWOOD – Township officials have announced that 72 affordable housing units will be available for sale at Lakewood Commons I. The three-bedroom and four-bedroom units that are available in this phase range in price from $110,000 to $220,000, according to a press release. The housing is under development by New Jersey Hand and is for…

  • Event raises funds for MS Center

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – CentraState Healthcare Foundation held a wine tasting last month that raised a record $216,000 for its Multiple Sclerosis Center. More than 400 people attended the event. The hospital also recognized three honorees for their longstanding commitment to philanthropic activities, support of nonprofit organizations and professional accomplishments. They were John Franco, retired pitcher…

  • Freehold resident indicted in wake of Howell accident

    On Oct. 10, a Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Garin Cayetano-Rodriguez, 25, of Freehold Township, with one count of third degree assault by auto and one count fourth degree assault by auto. The indictment follows an investigation into a two-car collision which occurred at about 10:49 p.m. April 22 in Howell. According…