Category: Tri-Town News

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    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Nicholas Fichera, 7, checks out his marionette after it has been fixed by his dad, Jeff, during their visit to Howell Day at Oak Glen Park Oct. 7.

  • Youngster finds niche with Cole Bros. clowns

    Thomas Coniglio, 9, enjoys spending time in front of an audience BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Thomas Coniglio, 9, of Freehold Township, also known as Shorty, spent part of his summer making appearances with the Cole Brothers Circus. Thomas said he loves to appear in front of an…

  • Jackson men’s club learns history of Fort Dix

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer One of the weapons on display at the Fort Dix museum is this Soviet ZPU-1 heavy machine gun (14.5 MM) which was captured from an Iraqi emplacement on the roof of a hotel in Kuwait during the 1990-91 Gulf War. More than 50 members of the…

  • Blood drive called a success

    JACKSON – When it comes to holding a blood drive, the Westlake adult community has once again proved it is second to no other similar community in the state. According to the Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, the third annual Chuck Boudreau Memorial Blood Drive held at Jackson’s Westlake Golf and Country Club on Sept.…

  • More testimony awaited on commercial project

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson JACKSON – Testimony is expected to continue at the Planning Board’s Oct. 16 meeting on an application for the commercial development of Cooks Bridge Plaza. Testimony on the application was previously heard on Sept. 11. The applicant’s plan proposes the construction of a 54,000-square-foot shopping…

  • Rabies vaccination to be offered

    JACKSON – Whether it is raining cats and dogs or the sun is shining on the morning of Oct. 14, a free rabies vaccination clinic will be held. The free clinic, to be held at the public works garage, Don Connor Boulevard, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., will offer rabies immunizations for cats and…

  • Women of Today honored

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Jackson Mayor Mark Seda reads a proclamation thanking representatives of the Jackson Women of Today for the organization’s service to the community. JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Women of Today have been recognized by municipal officials for their hard work and dedication…

  • Howell extends welcome to guests from Mongolia

    BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Mayor Tsgot Batbayar of Ulannbaatar, Mongolia, listens to remarks by Howell officials during his recent visit. HOWELL – On a day in late Septem-ber, the distance between Ulannbaatar, Mongolia, and Howell became a bit smaller. Members of the Township Council welcomed…

  • Jackson unit stands ready to assist in emergencies

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Barry Olejarz JACKSON – The Jackson Office of Emergency Management wants residents to know help will be there for them in the event of an emergency. The Township Council received an update on the OEM from emergency management coordinator Barry Olejarz during its Sept. 26 meeting.…