Category: Tri-Town News

  • Karcher will seek to ban trans fats in restaurants

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer State Sen. Ellen Karcher wants trans fats out of the food you can eat in New Jersey restaurants. Karcher (D-Monmouth and Middle-sex) announced on Oct. 5 that she will be introducing legislation to ban trans fats from Garden State restaurants in order to fight the statewide…

  • Donations of costumes sought

    What would you like to be for Halloween? Some children in Ocean County do not have a choice. So, in an effort to help all children to dress up, the United Way of Ocean County is running its annual Halloween costume drive. The organization is collecting new and gently used costumes through Oct. 20 so…

  • Upgrades planned for Ocean recycling center

    LAKEWOOD – Extensive upgrades to the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood will result in environmental benefits and an overall better recycling program for county residents and municipalities, according to a press release from the county. “Ocean County’s recycling program has been rated the best in North America,” said Freeholder James F. Lacey, who…

  • Rutgers squashes report of demise of Freehold facility

    BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Contrary to a published report concerning the impact of state budget cuts on higher education, Rutgers University does not plan to cut back or eliminate its program at the Western Monmouth Higher Education Center, Route 9, Freehold Township, according to a university official. Rutgers shares the…

  • Woman sues county for removal from meeting

    FREEHOLD – An animal rights activist has asked to have a dispute with the Monmouth County freeholders aired on TV’s “The People’s Court.” After the freeholders declined to appear on the television show, Freehold resident Doris Lin brought her civil rights case to small claims court in downtown Freehold on Sept. 28. Charging that her…

  • Forestry fest set for Oct. 7

    JACKSON – On Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the state Department of Envi-ronmental Protection (DEP) will host the 12th annual Fall Forestry Festival rain or shine at the Forest Resource Educa-tion Center, Don Connor Boulevard. Scouts, families and groups of all ages will have a chance to enjoy activities and environmental education…

  • London native to share recollections of WWII

    A firsthand teenage perspective of World War II London will be shared at the opening of the fall Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution Fall Video and Vets Series. Brookdale Community College, Route 520, Lincroft, will host the screening of the movie “I Was Monty’s Double” on Oct. 10. The presentation will…

  • ‘Yo Soy Latina!’ delivers message of unity, acceptance

    Hispanic Heritage Month performance addresses stereotypes, struggles BY DIANA PICHARDO Correspondent BY DIANA PICHARDOCorrespondent PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff Three actors, Kathy Vega of Newark, Antonio Marrero of New York, and Lina Sarrapochiello of Florida, grace the stage in “Yo Soy Latina.” Six stories of struggle, triumph and courage were delivered at the campus of Monmouth…

  • High water, sewer bills spark outrage

    Not only are bills high, but company wants an increase BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff The Nicastros and other residents of The Reserve at Manasquan River, Howell, were stunned when they received water and sewer bills of more than $1,500 per quarter. The residents are expressing…