Category: Tri-Town News
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Annual Habitat cycle ride Oct. 1
When James Wishbow first conceived the idea of raising funds for Habitat for Humanity with a motorcycle ride, he never dreamed it would be so successful. Now in its seventh year, Habitat’s annual Motorcycle Ride for Affordable Housing is gearing up with an expected turnout of 800 to 900 New Jersey bikers. The fully escorted…
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Proposal for 58 homes gains nod from board
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Howell HOWELL – Toll Brothers has received Planning Board approval to build 58 homes on Route 524 at Fairfield Road. The board’s approval on Sept. 7 followed two lengthy public hearings on the application. The houses will be built on the Schuch tract. An…
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Park to become reality in Freewood Acres
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – If you build it, they will come. At least according to Freewood Acres resident Kerry Williams. For more than three years, the Town-ship Council, the Recreation Advisory Committee and citizens groups have tried to secure a park for the Freewood Acres residential…
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Awards program honors Greater Women of Central N.J.
Greater Media Newspapers, CentraState team to honor women of achievement BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Donna Cardillo Women have traditionally been honored for their roles as wives and mothers. On Sept. 12, however, a group of women were recognized for their outstanding achievements, their contribution to their communities, and…
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Forestry festival scheduled for Oct. 7
JACKSON – On Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the state Department of Environ-mental Protection (DEP) will host the 12th annual Fall Forestry Festival rain or shine at the Forest Resource Education Center, Don Connor Boulevard. Scouts, families and groups of all ages will have a chance to enjoy activities and environmental education…
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Two River Theater hosts ‘Best of New Jersey Dance’
Series will showcase state’s dance companies from Oct. 28 to June 3 BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent American Repertory Ballet The variety and quality of New Jersey’s dance companies may be one of our state’s best-kept secrets. If you are curious about what Terpsichore has inspired in the Garden State, plan to attend…
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Church to mark end of renovations
St. Mary’s Church remains part of long tradition in Jackson BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer On behalf of the congregation of St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church, Jackson, Archpriest Father John Prokopiuk expressed gratitude for support received during a church rebeautification project. There is joy in the air and in the hearts…
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A faire time
Clockwise from top left – Arizona’s Goyaclé takes aim at the target during an archery demonstration at the Renaissance Faire, Sept. 17. The 25th annual charity Renaissance Faire was sponsored by the Lakewood Lions Club and the Society for Creative Anachronism and was held at Pine Park, Lakewood, Sept. 16-17. Squire Will Muesebeck, Brick, attaches…
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Pupils’ efforts honor memory of Sept. 11
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Pupils at the Goetz Middle School, Jackson, have created a display of tiles that portrays their emotions about the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. JACKSON – A Sept. 11 sculpture made from tiles created by students at the Goetz Middle School has been unveiled. The…
