Category: Tri-Town News
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Students’ art on display
During the month of March, art educators all over the United States celebrate the country’s talented students in a venue called Youth Art Month. Student artists from Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, are participating in Ocean County’s seventh Youth Art Month exhibit sponsored by the Art Educators of New Jersey. The main purpose of…
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First look at budget shows $103M plan
Howell school tax rate projected to rise by 11 cents BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Despite the absence of the state’s final aid figures, the Howell K-8 Board of Educa-tion has introduced and tentatively adopted a budget for the 2006-07 school year. The board took the action at its…
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Immigrants’ lives on display
Experience the life of an Irish immigrant in the early 19th century at the Historic Village at Allaire on March 12 at 1 and 2 p.m. Admission is free. As the number of Irish immigrants in the United States increased dramatically by the 1830s, so, too, did a new hatred of “foreigners” by native-born Americans…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Maria Dreher, 4, shows her USA pride as she holds the flag during opening ceremonies of an olympics event at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lakewood, Feb. 24.
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Greater Media Newspapers to feature Future Leaders
In the week of May 31, Greater Media Newspapers, which publishes the Tri-Town News, will present a very special section honoring and showcasing young people from our circulation areas. The Future Leaders section will focus on youthful leaders from all walks of life, not just on the brightest scholars. We will feature young people who…
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Seda announces bid to seek mayor’s seat
Martin, Ingram, Stallone, Updegrave, Gudaitis will run for council seats BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson Township Committeeman Mark Seda wants to make the move up to mayor in Jackson’s new form of government. On May 9, residents will elect a mayor and five council members who will begin serving on…
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Suspects arrested in Las Vegas
LAKEWOOD – Two suspects wanted in connection with a murder that took place in a township barber shop on Feb. 7 have been apprehended in Las Vegas. Law enforcement authorities said Tyleek Baker, 25, and Jamell Scott, 20, both of Lakewood, were arrested at a Las Vegas apartment building Feb. 28. Baker faces a charge…
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Navy rep states concern about homes near base
Jackson planners consider proposal for development BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – Planning Board members wanted more information before taking steps to approve a six-lot subdivision on Toms River Road. The application was filed by JoAnn Timbers. “The 20-acre subdivision on Route 571 and Lakehurst Avenue would be divided into…
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Bluegrass: Hillbilly roots speak to modern audiences
Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Assn. to celebrate 28th year with March 19 concert BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Bluegrass music is not something most people associate with New Jersey, but there is one group that wants to change the perception that bluegrass is played only down South. The Bluegrass and Oldtime…
