Category: Tri-Town News
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Charter study questions on Nov. 7 ballot
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – Two five-person slates are seeking to be elected to a charter study commission which would investigate different types of municipal government that could be used in Howell. On Election Day, Nov. 7, there will be two questions on the ballot related to…
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Filmmaker scares up sci-fi cult classics
Using local actors, Disbrow at work on fifth horror flick BY LARRY RAPPOPORT Correspondent BY LARRY RAPPOPORTCorrespondent For Warren Disbrow, every day is Halloween.Disbrow, you see, is a maverick filmmaker who revels in creating science fiction horror films. Try this for one: “Flesh Eaters From Outer Space.” And another, “Invasion for Flesh and Blood.” “I…
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Casino Night fundraiser at Howell restaurant
HOWELL – A Casino Night fund-raiser, presented and sponsored by the Howell Optimist Club in conjunction with the Howell High School Drama Club Parents Association, will take place Nov. 4. at Our House Restaurant, 420 Adelphia Road, Howell, from 7-11 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy games of chance, including blackjack, roulette and slot machines,…
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OceanFirst Bank kicks off food drive
OceanFirst Bank’s annual food drive is under way and will run until Nov. 18, to help support the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Collection bins will be at the following local branches. For details, call (732) 240-4500 and the extension indicated. Adamston branch, 385 Adamston Road, Brick, ext. 5400; Freehold Township branch (Poets Square),…
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Main Street in New Egypt open for holiday shopping
Earth Angel Gift Shoppe expands and opens ‘The North Pole’ BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Vicki Berlenbach, owner of the Earth Angel Home Decor and Gift Shoppe, recently moved her business to this storefront on Main Street in the New Egypt section of Plumsted. Avoiding the hustle and…
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Former administrator fires back at Jackson
Andrew Salerno claims public officials have damaged his career BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – A tort claim seeking millions of dollars in damages has been filed by former business administrator Andrew J. Salerno against Mayor Mark Seda, Township Administrator William Santos and the municipality itself. The notice filed by…
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Council OKs background checks for local coaches
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Scott Martin JACKSON – In an attempt to protect children, the Township Council has adopted an ordinance that requires background checks to be conducted for youth sports coaches. The council adopted the new law in a 5-0 vote at its meeting on Oct. 24. “Now we…
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Library to celebrate anniversary
JACKSON – The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Nov. 4 with ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m. The Jackson Library is a branch of the Ocean County Library. “The Jackson branch has been serving the community in this beautiful new building for five years,” said librarian Meagan Toohey. Activities on…
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Officers receive promotions
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Jackson uniformed police personnel (l-r) Capt. David Newman and officers John Decker and John McBride look on as Public Safety Director Matthew Kunz announces the promotion of Decker and McBride to sergeant. JACKSON – Two of Jackson’s finest have been promoted to the rank…
