Category: Tri-Town News

  • New bill targets sex offenders, addresses restraining orders

    LAKEWOOD – Nicole’s Law, a bill which will permit victims of sex offenses to obtain restraining orders against their attackers, has been placed in front of the state Senate. Sen. Robert W. Singer (R-Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington and Mercer) and Sen. Leonard T. Connors Jr. (R-Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean) sponsored the bill. The bill is dedicated…

  • VFW hosts fall turkey shoot every Sunday

    Jackson Veterans of Foreign War Post 4703 will host its annual Fall Turkey Shoot every Sunday at 1 p.m. up to and including Nov. 19. The shoots will be held at the post home at 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Twelve-gauge shotguns are the only kind permitted. The VFW will supply the shells. Turkeys, large hams,…

  • Running away with it

    CHRIS KELLY staff Jackson Memorial High School’s Ben Forrest races to a 23rd-place finish as he helps the Jaguars cruise to the team title during Monday’s Shore Conference cross country championship meet at Ocean County Park, Lakewood.

  • WRAT Rock Art Show debuts at mall Nov. 3-5

    Hulton Archives Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen Legions of fans know Jerry Garcia as an iconic rock musician, but how many know he was also a gifted artist? “People that are artistic in music, singing and song writing are artistic in a lot of different ways,” said Scott Segel-baum, a former radio personality. “A…

  • Freeholders award deer carcass removal contract

    With the state bowing out of the business to remove deer carcasses from area roads, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders has awarded a two-year contract for the work that can also be used by county municipalities. “Up until July 3, the state Depart-ment of Transportation handled the pickup and disposal of deer carcasses from…

  • Missing girl found

    JACKSON – Police said this week that a 17-year-old township girl who was reported missing in Jackson on Aug. 15 has been found. Jackson Detective Lt. John Siedler said Victoria Delia Laboy was located in The Bronx, N.Y., at the home of a relative. Siedler said the teenager was found on Sept. 28. Prior to…

  • Library will 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…

  • Man faces charges in stabbings

    JACKSON – Police are asking for the public’s help in providing information about a stabbing incident that resulted in injuries to two township men. According to an Oct. 23 press release from the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call from a residence at 220 Bartley Road at 12:56 a.m. Oct. 22. The…

  • 10 seek election to charter study commission

    Howell voters will be asked if they want a charter study panel BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Two five-person slates are seeking to be elected to a charter study commission that would investigate different types of municipal government that could be used in Howell. On Election Day, Nov. 7,…