Category: Tri-Town News
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Center Players begin search for a new home to stage productions
FREEHOLD – A building in Freehold Borough that has been the home of Center Players for more than 20 years is expected to have a new use and has prompted the local theater troupe to begin a search for a new home at which its productions will come to life. Center Players stage their productions…
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5K run will support crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline
HOWELL — The ninth annual 5K Run and Race Walk in support of a crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at Howell High School, Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. The evening event will include an opening ceremony, the 5K Run and Race Walk and an awards ceremony. Guests expected to…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, July 13
Two veteran members of the Jackson Police Department marked their retirement during a walk-out ceremony at police headquarters on July 1. According to a post on the police department’s Facebook page, Capt. Steven Laskiewicz and Detective Lt. Francisco Mendez were congratulated and saluted by friends, family members and co-workers. Laskiewicz, a native of Sayreville, started…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, July 13
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, has announced that the state has allocated $550,000 to the Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center which will open on campus this year. According to a press release from Brookdale, state Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) championed this effort on behalf of the college, acknowledging that the Wellness Center will enhance the quality…
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Tri-Town News On Campus, July 13
The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga., presented degrees to the following area residents during the institute’s 262nd commencement exercises May 6-7, 2022 at Bobby Dodd Stadium: Bernadette Gabrielle Bal of Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Honors; and Rohan Malik of Howell, Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with Honors. Chelsey Barna…
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Tri-Town News On Campus, July 13
The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga., presented degrees to the following area residents during the institute’s 262nd commencement exercises May 6-7, 2022 at Bobby Dodd Stadium: Bernadette Gabrielle Bal of Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Honors; and Rohan Malik of Howell, Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with Honors. Chelsey Barna…
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Gov. Murphy signs package of firearms legislation
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation which state leaders say will continue an initiative against gun violence in New Jersey. Murphy signed the legislation during a recent ceremony in Metuchen. Murphy said supporters of the legislation were met by critics who were calling the supporters’ efforts “too ambitious” against a “strong” gun lobby. However, the…
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YMCAs in Monmouth and Ocean counties announce partnership
As of July 1, two central New Jersey YMCAs began working together to strengthen their collective community impact. The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County (YGMC) and the Ocean County YMCA (OCYMCA) entered into a management agreement that took effect July 1 and will continue through December. The agreement was unanimously approved by both boards of…
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Pine Barrens natural landscape will rebound from Wharton wildfire
By Alison Mitchell Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, New Jersey’s largest wildfire in 15 years swept through Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens two weeks ago, burning more than 13,500 acres. Thankfully, no lives or homes were lost, as the blaze occurred in a remote part of New Jersey’s largest tract of…
