Category: Tri-Town News
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Aug. 17
• Guitarist and singer Gary Nokes will perform “Sounds of the Shore” at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, at 2 p.m. Aug 20. Nokes will perform classic beach ballads, nautical numbers and coastal country favorites. Registration at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required to attend this free program. • The Monmouth County Park System…
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Task force investigations result in 14 arrests and two sentencings
A series of investigations led by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Unit and the Monmouth County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals since January and also two recent sentencings in court, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Aug. 11. The majority of…
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Forest bathing will immerse walkers in nature during Jackson program
JACKSON – Connecting with nature is taking on new meaning these days as the practice of forest bathing, a mindful approach to walking in local woodlands, gains in popularity. New Jersey Forest Service naturalist Candace Lillie leads woodland walks at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, that encourage people to immerse…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 10
A Shrewsbury company will pay $7.6 million under a consent judgement for its role in making false statements to obtain government contracts that were set aside for businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Aug. 2. As alleged in the government’s complaint: VE Source, LLC; the company’s owners,…
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Volunteer advocates needed to support victims of domestic violence
For 46 years, 180 Turning Lives Around has provided confidential support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its response team volunteers at police headquarters throughout Monmouth County. 180 is a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County and its volunteer Domestic…
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Tri-Town News On Campus, Aug. 10
Brett Aaron Pfister of Howell was named to second honors on the Clark University, Worcester, Mass., dean’s list. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Saint Peter’s University, Jersey…
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Women’s Club of Westlake presents scholarships to Jackson residents
JACKSON — The Women’s Club at Westlake recently presented five deserving Jackson women with scholarships to aid them in their pursuit of a higher education and meaningful careers. The recipients earned the scholarships based on their outstanding academics, service to the community and financial needs, according to a press release from the Women’s Club at…
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People and pups come together to support Monmouth County SPCA Fur Ball Gala
The Monmouth County SPCA held its 2022 Fur Ball Gala on July 21 at the Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury. The event was held in honor of the life and community philanthropy of Larry Hesse and MCSPCA leadership described the evening as “an extraordinary success.” Nearly 400 guests enjoyed a cocktail reception with an array of passed…
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New report highlights threat of ‘neonics’ to birds
By Tom Gilbert Sixty years ago, Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book “Silent Spring” detailed the devastating impacts of the pesticide DDT on bird populations. DDT was especially harmful to species at the top of the food chain, like bald eagles, whose egg shells became so thin that they cracked in nests before chicks could develop. Populations…
