Category: Tri-Town News
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Shooting champ, husband ran popular Freehold bar
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Murphy’s Bar in Freehold Bor-ough is long gone – but not forgotten. The popular local watering hole on South Street was one of the taverns that emerged after the repeal of Prohibition in 1932 and is believed to be one of the first in the county…
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Town reps meet to discuss Freehold Regional tax bite
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer Municipal officials from three towns were expected to meet on May 16, to discuss a financial issue involving the Freehold Regional High School District. Representatives of the Freehold Township, Colts Neck and Marlboro governing bodies were expected to get together in Freehold Township to discuss and…
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7 Lakewood alumni will be honored at ceremony
LAKEWOOD – Eight men will be inducted into the Lakewood High School Alumni Hall of Fame at its 12th annual luncheon to be held May 21 at the Woodlake Country Club. The inductees are Michael J. D’Elia (1956), Dennis Grippen (1956), James W. Hyres (1948), Dale L. Reese (1946), Dr. Maano Milles (1962), John (Pott)…
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Summer camp announces increase to six-hour day
JACKSON – Fliers are being sent throughout the school system announcing registration for Jackson’s summer camp program. Popular for more than 30 years, 2006 is bringing some changes in the program’s format. Registration is open to Jackson children who have completed kindergarten up to eighth grade. Those in grades up to fourth may choose one…
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Planners complete work on guide to development
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – After eight months of review, testimony and debate, the Planning Board has approved revisions to Howell’s master plan. The revisions will be sent to the Township Council for review and adoption. There is no date set for the council to review the…
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Allaire to host crafters market
The spring crafters market will be held on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Historic Village at Allaire in Allaire State Park, Atlantic Avenue (Route 524), Wall Township. The park is just outside Howell. Admission to the crafters market is $2 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Exhibits…
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Teens take over Howell
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – No, Councilman Robert Walsh has not unseated Mayor Joseph DiBella, but Walsh’s teenage daughter recently stepped in for the mayor. With the Township Council chambers playing host to Howell Middle School North’s student government day celebration, participating students recently assumed roles and…
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Howell students get taste of international cultures
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff The Howell Lady Steppers perform at Howell High School’s International Day. A total of 22 girls in the group represent countries that include El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, Israel, Puerto Rico, Pakistan, India and Italy. HOWELL – Forget…
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Son: ‘Flight 93’ shows passengers as heroes
Longtime Manalapan resident was on board hijacked plane on 9/11 BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Two days before “United 93” was released to the general public on April 28, family members of United Airlines Flight 93 passengers were guests at a special premiere of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival…
