Category: Tri-Town News

  • CentraState receives grant for Hispanic breast health programs

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Centra-State Healthcare System has secured a $22,500 grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast health education programs for underserved populations. The funding will support Centra-State’s goal of increasing the number of uninsured Hispanic/Latina women who receive annual screenings and comprehensive breast health education. According to a press release, Centra-State is…

  • 5 candidates to seek 2 seats in Lakewood

    LAKEWOOD – The June 6 municipal primary election was an uncontested contest for two Democrats and two Republicans. In November, along with an independent candidate who filed to run for office, the five residents will vie for two three-year terms on the Township Committee. Democrats Meir Lichtenstein and Michael Sernotti will run on the same…

  • Charges land resident in jail

    JACKSON – Police have charged Demetric Hall, 39, of Jackson, with aggravated assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. In a press release, Capt. David Newman said that during the early morning hours of June 20, police officers Wayne Olejarz and Michael Grochowski initiated a sexual assault investigation after interviewing…

  • Guest enjoys appearance on ‘Millionaire’ quiz show

    BY MICHAEL ALERHAND Correspondent BY MICHAEL ALERHANDCorrespondent Cesar Grullon of Freehold Township had a short stay on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” but he enjoyed his appearance on the ABC-TV game show. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – On June 14, 42-year-old township resident Cesar Grullon got his chance to appear as a contestant on “Who Wants…

  • Resident killed in June 20 accident

    HOWELL – For the second time in as many weeks, a township man has been killed in a motorcycle accident. Howell police Cpl. Joseph Fiore said that at about 5:30 p.m. June 20, Steven Hoffman, 52, was killed when his 1988 Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser at the intersection of West…

  • Morlino leads Howell Dems

    HOWELL – The township Democratic Committee held its annual reorganization meeting on June 11. Steve Morlino was elected to a two-year term as the Democrats’ municipal chairman, the party’s top position. He replaces former mayor Timothy Konopka, who held the position for eight years. Morlino said he is looking forward to filling the position of…

  • BlueClaws to host supply drive for troops

    LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood BlueClaws, the Monmouth-Ocean Central Labor Council, Monmouth-Ocean County Building Trades, and the Toms River Armory are teaming up for a Troop Supply Drive at FirstEnergy Park on July 5. “We proudly support our troops serving this country and really look for ways to help out any way we can,” said BlueClaws…

  • Concert series will kick off July 1

    PLUMSTED – The Plumsted Town-ship Council for the Arts has announced that the first event in the 2006 Summer Concerts Series will be held July 1 at the New Egypt High School athletic fields on Evergreen Road. The annual Rockin’ Fireworks Concert and Arts Festival will take place beginning at noon. (If it rains, the…

  • Atty.: Litigation decision could have wide impact

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer A member of the New Jersey State Bar Association said the outcome of litigation filed by a motorist against Manalapan will have a profound effect on all municipalities and the practice of impounding motor vehicles pending court disposition of the charges made against the driver. Attorney…