Category: Tri-Town News
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New addition to K-9 unit will help to locate bodies
There is a new member in the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, except this one is more likely to growl and bite than slap the cuffs on a suspect. Dr. Kaye, the newest member of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Canine Unit, is a 2-year-old Labrador retriever that was donated to the force by a private…
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9/11 study seeks children
Columbia University, New York, is recruiting families in the area for a study to understand how children are affected by their parents’ exposure to the events of Sept. 11, 2001. According to a press release, the study is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and stems from information gathered from a study of…
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Recreation contest winners announced
LAKEWOOD – Deputy Mayor Ray Coles has announced the winners of the Lakewood Recreation checkers, chess and Nok Hockey contests. Each playground had its own tournament during the week and sent their age group champions to Pine Park playground for the Lakewood Overall Championship. The winners are: Checkers ages 12-15: DeVante Mendez, Tyquan Strand, Monet…
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Adopt-a-Shelf volunteers needed
The Ocean County Library is looking for a few good people to adopt a shelf. The library system is accepting applications from young people and adults who volunteer to maintain the book shelves in many of its branches. Those branches include Jackson and Plumsted. “The volunteers will work through a coordinator at the branch,” said…
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Council OKs hotel plan after debate
Says no to stand-alone conference centers BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Perhaps in a nod to the benefits of local lodging, one resident slept and snored in the audience while the Howell Township Council debated the merits of a proposed hotel ordinance. By the time action had been taken…
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SCOTTPILLING staff Lakewood BlueClaw Jeremy Sladen meets “the King?” No, just Elvis impersonator and Howell resident Carol Alfis-Becker before a recent game.
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Residents want action on unruly tenants
Town urged to challenge landlord association’s lawsuit BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer At the Aug. 10 Lakewood Township Committee meeting, resident Diane Reeves told the panel that she feels like a prisoner in her own home. She said the debauchery that transpires outside her window deteriorates her quality of…
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Accused pot grower can’t make bail
JACKSON – A 36-year-old Jackson resident has been unable to post $213,553 for bail. Matthew Drzewucki, Farmingdale Road, was arrested on a contempt of court warrant, and was also charged with possession of marijuana over 50 grams, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and maintaining a drug laboratory. On Aug. 12 Jackson Police Officer…
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Appraisals nearing completion
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – Neil Rubenstein, of Realty Appraisal Co., which is handling the ongoing revaluation of township property, came to the Township Council’s Aug. 15 meeting to update the panel on the project’s progress. He said approximately 13,500 residential properties have been appraised, which represents…
