Category: Tri-Town Opinion

Jacob German of New Egypt has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Kyle T. Kutz of Howell has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Marisa Ashley Moses of Howell has been named to the dean’s… Continue reading ON CAMPUS

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The Force was strong at the Plumsted Library in Plumsted Township on Dec. 16 when a celebration of all things “Star Wars” was held in conjunction with the opening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Michael Cassandra, 3, has fun posing as R2-D2 as his mom, Vanessa, looks on.

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — Members of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education thanked board Vice President Chuck Welsh for his service to the panel as work for the year concluded with a meeting on Dec. 9. Welsh was not re-elected to the board on Nov. 3. He was presented with… Continue reading Welsh concludes service on Howell school board

By Kellie Freeze, www.channelguidemag.com In Lifetime’s holiday original movie Becoming Santa, Holly (Laura Bell Bundy) brings her boyfriend (Jesse Hutch) to meet her family and reveals that not only are her parents Santa and Mrs. Claus, but also whoever she marries will become the next Santa. There’s no one better to play the quintessential holiday… Continue reading Meredith Baxter and her ‘Family Ties’ husband enjoy reunion as Christmas’ power couple

In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Sisters lets two women we absolutely love bring their comic genius to the screen. Maura (Amy Poehler) and Kate Ellis (Tina Fey) are tasked with the responsibility of cleaning out their room at their childhood home as their parents are moving to a condo. But in rehashing the… Continue reading You can go home again

By Ali Datko, ReMIND Magazine Among the many joys of the holiday season are the classic, beloved songs that have been passed down from one generation to the next, bringing together listeners young and old. Among the most notable and nostalgia-provoking is the delightfully ubiquitous “The Christmas Song,” subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.”… Continue reading Nat King Cole

Ryan Seacrest ABC/LOU ROCCO Global super-group One Direction returns to headline the Billboard Hollywood Party on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016” beginning Thursday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. on ABC and broadcasting non-stop until 2:13 a.m.. One Direction will perform three songs throughout the show during a bi-coastal celebration. They… Continue reading Did you know …

New Jersey’s soil conservation districts are now accepting entries in a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. The theme for this year’s poster is “We All Need Trees,” according to a press release. Students may compete in the following categories: Grades 2-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9… Continue reading Students in grades 2-12 may enter poster contest

FRANK GALIPO Leonard Feber, 4, of Tinton Falls, plays on the beach at Victory Park, Rumson, on Dec. 13.

The holidays are upon us and it is the time of giving. The giving of gifts, the giving of time, the giving of goodwill, and most importantly, the giving of thanks. As a volunteer, I want to thank every person who has supported the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Perhaps it is a donation, attending… Continue reading Volunteer says advances have been made