Category: Tri-Town News
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Meteorite’s hit on home jolts Freehold Twp. family
Oh, it came out of the sky, landed just a little south of Moline. Jody fell out of his tractor, couldn’t believe what he seen. Laid on the ground and shook, fearin’ for his life. Then he ran all the way to town screamin’ it came out of the sky. “It Came BY KATHY BARATTA…
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Former mayor remembered for service to community
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Peter H. Carlson JACKSON – Former Mayor and Township Committeeman Peter H. Carlson was remembered last week as a man who served Jackson for more than a quarter-century and cared deeply about the town he called home for more than 40 years. Carlson, 71, died on…
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Statewide contest celebrates New Jersey
Residents of New Jersey are invited to participate in a statewide contest sponsored by the nonprofit Celebrate New Jersey! The statewide organization is looking for unique, interesting and even personal reasons individuals have for loving their state, county or town. Places, groups, people or events also can be recognized. The nonprofit organization’s mission, which started…
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Application for 20 homes to continue Jan. 8
Rutherford Estates wants to build in Cassville section BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer A public hearing on the Rutherford Estates housing development is expected to continue at the Jackson Planning Board’s meeting on Jan. 8. The property is on Route 571 in the Cassville section of Jackson, near the intersection with…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Rita Campbell congratulates Howell Middle School South choir member Kevin Nichols who, Campbell said, looks and sings like her grandson, following a performance by the middle school jazz band and honors chorus at the Howell Senior Center.
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Jackson’s championship teams honored by board
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson Memorial High School boys cross country team JACKSON – Three Jackson Memorial High School sports teams have been honored for their accomplishments during the fall season. The Board of Education recognized the athletes and their coaches during its Dec. 19 meeting. “The Jackson Memorial High…
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Jackson pet owners must get dogs an updated license
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson JACKSON – With the start of a new year comes another year to get dogs an updated license. “Most lost pets that are found without a license tag do not get home,” animal control officer Joseph Sbano said. “A visible tag worn on a pet’s…
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Choir’s performance slate features White House trip
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Members of the New Jersey Children’s Chamber Choir pose with New Jersey Rep. Christopher Smith (r) on the steps of the Capitol building during a recent trip to Washington, D.C., that included their performance at the White House. In six years, the 30 members…
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Scouting programs get a boost
The Jersey Shore Council, Boy Scouts of America, has been awarded $20,000 by the OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River to continue school-based scouting programs in the community. The grant will allow youth in the school-based scouting programs in Seaside Heights, South Toms River and Lakewood to participate in traditional scouting activities, many of which are…
