Category: Tri-Town News

  • Jackson man advocates for heart disease funding

    JACKSON – Survivors of heart disease and stroke from around the nation recently journeyed to Washington, D.C., to ask their federal representatives for help in dealing with those critical medical issues. One of the people who sought help from U.S. leaders was Jackson resident Richard Zaback, a doctor of optometry who survived a life-threatening stroke…

  • Guide to state parks, historic sites available

    Partnering with the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, state Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson an-nounced the launch of the Passport to Adventure – a free guide to New Jersey’s state parks, forests and historic sites. “The Passport is a fun way to get kids interested in the outdoors and…

  • Hooray for Howell!

    Howell residents and visitors turned out at Oak Glen Park on Oct. 7 for the annual celebration of Howell Day. Above, Sean Echeverria, 11, plays the role of a rock star while being supported by Howell Pop Warner Pee Wee cheerleaders. Top right, Julie Brennan, (c) jumps over her friends Lauren Ransom and Olivia Lafrennie,…

  • Water rate will increase 79%

    HOWELL – Barring any further legal action, customers of the Parkway Water Co. will see their water rate rise about 79 percent, according to state Board of Public Utilities spokesman Eric Hartsfield. Hartsfield said the average Parkway Water customer should expect to see his annual water bill rise to about $525, up from $294. Representatives…

  • Immigration law addressed at Freehold council meeting

    FREEHOLD – It is common knowledge that many communities in New Jersey are dealing with an influx of illegal immigrants. Freehold Borough is among the towns that are struggling with overcrowded housing, increasing and/or changing school demographics and strained social services due in part to a new wave of immigrants. In a bid to cope…

  • Ramtown cell tower hearing expected to resume Oct. 23

    Residents are objecting to placement of tower on fire dept. property BY LARRY HLAVENKA Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKAStaff Writer During the past few months, representatives of Omnipoint Communications Inc. have appeared before the Howell Plan-ning Board and the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment to seek approval for a series of telecommunications towers. Two of…

  • Ocean Ride continues to grow in popularity

    Ocean County’s Ocean Ride transportation system continues to grow, providing fixed bus routes and personalized door-to-door service for residents. “Ocean County is the second largest county in land size in the state,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “Each year, more and more residents depend on our Ocean Ride transportation service for everything from getting…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Proving that she knows how to pick a perfect pumpkin, Madison Heald, 18 months, of Manchester, carries her prized possession at DeWolf Farm, New Egypt, on Oct. 14.

  • Foundation awards grants

    Students across Ocean and Monmouth counties will see upgrades to their school libraries and media centers. OceanFirst Foundation has awarded $330,000 in grants and gift certificates as part of its second annual Library/Media Center Enhancement Grant Program. Recipients were announced at a reception hosted by OceanFirst Foundation for more than 250 representatives of schools in…