Category: Tri-Town News

  • Library slates activities

    Howell HOWELL – The Friends of Howell Library have planned a weeklong celebration of special programs and activities to highlight the library during February. The February Friends Festival kicks off the week with the following schedule: + Feb. 18, 3 p.m. – the Howell High School a cappella student choral group Rebel Yell will perform.…

  • BlueClaws will host job fair

    LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood BlueClaws will host their annual job fair on Feb. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park, New Hampshire and Cedar Bride avenues, in the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center. According to a press release from the BlueClaws, anyone who is interested in a part-time seasonal position on the game-day…

  • Firefighters honored at Jan. dinner

    Plumsted PLUMSTED – Mayor Ronald Dancer installed officers of the New Egypt Fire Company and the fire company presented awards for special achievements at its annual installation dinner held at the firehouse Jan. 27. The evening began with an invocation from the fire company chaplin, past president and life member Bartom Amburgey. Quality Plus Caterers…

  • GMN takes 12 awards in national SNA contest

    Above: Greater Media Newspapers staff photographer Chris Kelly won third place for Best Sports Photo in the Suburban Newspapers of America national competition. Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold Township, received 12 awards in the 2006 Suburban Newspapers of America contest, including a first place for sports writing, a second place for community service, and eight advertising…

  • Six Flags will be reassessed

    JACKSON – Two companies have submitted bids for the job of assessing the value of all property owned by Six Flags in the municipality. The appraised value of the land determines the amount of taxes that are paid by the owner of the popular theme park on Route 537 near Interstate 195. Six Flags is…

  • Boots keep pedicures perfect in winter

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Sisters Erika Whitman, Deanna Kipnes and Pamela Karp (l-r) are the creators of Bootie Pies, a pedicure boot that is generating buzz in the fashion industry. MARLBORO – While some boots are made for walking, these boots are made for pedicures. The launch of a new…

  • Donations help United Way offer assistance at holidays

    The United Way of Ocean County received numerous donations during the 2006 holiday season, enabling more than 500 children, seniors and families to enjoy a bounty of food, toys and gifts. According to a press release from the United Way, Comcast Toms River provided Thanksgiving food baskets filled with nonperishables, supermarket gift cards and other…

  • Battle of the Bands set for Saturday at JMHS

    Jackson JACKSON – There will be heart-pounding drums, gripping guitars and maybe even a metallic meltdown for those who attend the first Battle of the Bands. Sponsored by the Jackson Educational Foundation, the Battle of the Bands will be held on Feb. 10 from 7-11 p.m. at the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center,…

  • Friends will rally for baby’s family

    Infant underwent heart transplant in December BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Sandy Ennis cares for her infant son, Christopher, at home in Howell on Feb. 1. Christopher, who was born Nov. 7, underwent a heart transplant in December at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Sandy Ennis wants people to…