Category: Tri-Town News

  • ‘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…

  • Howell’s blue belles

    SCOTT PILLING staff Members of the Howell High School color guard perform during a marching band competition held at Brick High School, Brick Township, on Sept. 23.

  • ‘Dress Up’: A look at the fashions of yesteryear

    Historical Association stages exhibit of special occasion finery BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer (l-r) This advertisement of ladies modeling stylish costumes for the spring of 1873 is part of the Monmouth County Historical Association’s exhibit “Dress Up.” A deep green silk bonnet trimmed with ruffles sits in a glass…

  • Events aim to service immigrant population

    BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer LAKEWOOD – For Mexican nationals who live in Lakewood, two important events will occur in the coming weeks. The first event will see representatives from the Mexican Consulate come to Lakewood to register Mexican nationals for a matricula consular, which is an official identification…

  • Detention basin draws close look from board

    Howell panel approves facility to go with new homes in Freehold Twp. BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Howell HOWELL – After a four-hour hearing complete with passionate outbursts, technical lingo and extended diatribes, the Planning Board on Sept. 14 unanimously approved an application filed by Apostle Acres Development, LLC,…

  • More discussion expected on development issues

    Planning Board asked to consider changes on Route 33 BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – At the Sept. 21 meeting of the Planning Board, township planner Charles Newcomb led a presentation regarding the possible extension of the Freehold Regional Center boundary into Howell. Newcomb said the extension of…

  • Police ask for help in solving burglary

    JACKSON – Police are asking residents for help in solving a burglary. On Sept. 18, Police Officer Christo-pher Schinder responded to a call from the Pine Barrens Golf Club, South Hope Chapel Road. An investigation revealed that un-known individuals had forced their way into the clubhouse. According to police, the suspects entered several offices and…

  • Ghost hunter comes to town

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – If you’re looking for a ghost in the Jackson Library, Oct 5 at 7 p.m. may be the time to find out how to track one down. At that time L’Aura L. Hladik, founder and director of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society, will…

  • Foundation aids media center

    PLUMSTED – The New Egypt Primary School has been awarded a $5,000 School Library/Media Center Enhancement Grant by OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River. According to a press release, the grant will provide the school with money for maintenance and upgrades to the media center and will benefit the entire school community. In particular, this grant…