Category: Tri-Town News
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Vendors, performers sought for Plumsted summer arts festival
PLUMSTED – Fine artists, performing artists, creative writers and poets are encouraged to gather to share the arts July 7, 3-10 p.m. during the Plumsted Council for the Arts seventh annual Rockin’ Fireworks Concert and Arts Fest. Professional and amateurs, crafters, creators and musicians are all welcome to come together and share their interests with…
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Weekend includes pet show and parade
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – Get ready for a busy Memorial Day weekend in Jackson. “This will be a special Memorial Day weekend,” said Vinnie Rubio, weekend coordinator. “Last year’s parade was the biggest in Jackson’s history and this one will be even bigger.” The weekend will start with…
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Dedication to reading recognized by FRHSD
Event for students features presentation by author Paul Watkins BY VICTORIA HURLEY-SCHUBERT Staff Writer BY VICTORIA HURLEY-SCHUBERTStaff Writer Paul Watkins For 15-year-old Oly Khowash, reading is a longstanding tradition.”There’s an Indian tradition, usually around age 5, an elder makes you write something,” said Oly, who is a junior at Manalapan High School. “I started to…
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Jackson Memorial senior will attend West Point
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – A Jackson Memorial High School wrestler has made the decision to accept an appointment to the United States Military Academy. Robert Swan’s respect for the military goes back to a childhood visit he made with a cousin to the United States Naval Academy in…
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ERIC SUCAR staff A group of youngsters looks on as Kaenin Tornquist, 4, gets his face painted during New Egypt Day festivities on May 19. Main Street in downtown New Egypt, Plumsted Township, was the scene of games, food and fun activities.
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School board to discuss $2.4 million cut
Jackson council recommends reduction in school spending plan BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson Board of Education members will meet on June 4 to decide if they want to accept a $2.4 million reduction in the 2007-08 school budget or appeal the Township Council’s recommended cut to the state commissioner of…
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Career coaches help point students in right direction
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent BY PATRICIA YOCZISCorrespondent Shelley Ladin (l), Rhoda Geller College-bound students and their parents often face a myriad of questions and decisions. To assist them in answering those questions and making decisions, College Career Coach was founded and offers its services to facilitate the entire college and career experience. “Often students and…
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Middlesex freeholder raps funding for MOM study
Middlesex County Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel has criticized a vote by the New Jersey Transit board to increase the amount spent on consulting fees for a proposed rail line that would travel from Ocean County to South Brunswick, Middlesex County. Crabiel made his comments in response to a March 15 vote by the New…
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Strand theater makes plans to host Festival of Senior Arts
LAKEWOOD – If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the sounds of voices raised in song, dancers tapping their toes, actors rehearsing their lines and poets reciting their verses all in preparation for the Festival of Senior Arts. The Festival of Senior Arts is a three-day event being held at the Historic Strand Theater,…
