Category: Tri-Town News

  • Sharp-eyed officer arrests fugitive from Washington

    BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Police Officer George Burdge described it as one of the scariest experiences of his 16 years as a policeman and he quickly remembered what he had been preaching to younger officers over the years. The situation evolved during a motor vehicle stop on…

  • For the Record

    Roehrs Nursery still farms a portion of its land on Route 33, Howell, and remains in business. A parcel of the farm was sold to an individual who plans to construct a veterinary hospital. An article in the June 8 Tri-Town News did not make it clear that the nursery is still in operation.

  • Resident faces weapons charge

    JACKSON – A 22-year-old township resident has been arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, making terroristic threats and aggravated assault. “On June 2 at 12:08 a.m. Jackson police officers responded to a Hum-mingbird Way address on report of a man threatening another [person] with…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Members of the New Egypt High School softball team celebrate their 8-0 victory over Belvidere High School in the NJSIAA Group I state championship game on June 10 at Toms River North High School. For more on the Warriors’ victory, see sports.

  • Nine will vie for three seats

    HOWELL – A Republican slate of candidates and a Democratic slate of candidates have both won their uncontested June 6 municipal primary elections. Now the Democratic and GOP winners, along with three independent candidates, will vie for three four-year terms on the Township Council in the November general election. The seats that will be up…

  • Manager seeks uniform development

    Goal is to provide a more appealing look in Howell and social enhancements BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Towering white columns, public gathering space and meticulously planned uniform design. A scene from ancient Rome? Try Howell. Since Howell Township Manger Thomas Czerniecki accepted his position in January, he has…

  • Film festival brings Smith fans to Monmouth County

    Two-day Vulgarthon fills Red Bank theater with director’s admirers BY SHARON LEFF Correspondent BY SHARON LEFFCorrespondent Above, Jason Mewes (l) and Kevin Smith, of “Jay and Silent Bob” fame, were in attendance at Vulgarthon 2006. At left, Tri-Town News correspondent Sharon Leff greets filmmaker Kevin Smith at the event, held at the Clearview Cinemas in…

  • Deli employee charged with supermarket bomb threats

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – Police have charged a 23-year-old man with phoning in bomb threats to the ShopRite supermarket, County Line Road, on four separate occasions. According to information provided by police, Leonard Fairell, of Browns Mills, has been charged with four counts of creating a false public…

  • Senior set for challenges at Air Force Academy

    Janna Blardony will put Jr. ROTC training to good use at university BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – One Jackson Memorial High School Air Force Jr. ROTC student is flying high these days. Janna Marice Blardony, 18, will soon leave to attend the U.S. Air Force Acad-emy, Colorado Springs, Colo.,…