Category: Tri-Town News

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, July 14

    Tri-Town News Datebook, July 14

    • The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will present Bethe Burns and Vic Schioppo in “Reunited In Song,” performing the Great American Songbook Concert, at 7 p.m. July 28 via Zoom. Admission is $10 for museum members and $12 for non-members. RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Call 732-252-6990 or email [email protected] • Dove…

  • Masks will be optional in Howell K-8 schools in new academic year

    Masks will be optional in Howell K-8 schools in new academic year

    HOWELL – Based on the current situation regarding the coronavirus, the use of a face mask will be optional for individuals in the Howell K-8 School District when the 2021-22 academic year begins in September. During the July 7 meeting of the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola said he addressed the issue…

  • Monmouth County Library schedules two virtual programs for July 22

    Monmouth County Library schedules two virtual programs for July 22

    Two programs, one relating three curious stories from Monmouth County history and the other an opportunity to view a film of the original stage reading of the story of slavery, will give followers of the Monmouth County Library two different areas of American history to follow virtually and at no cost on July 22. The…

  • Howell PAL promotes learning, sportsmanship at football camp

    Howell PAL promotes learning, sportsmanship at football camp

    HOWELL – Former, current and possible future professional players took part in the Howell Police Athletic League’s annual youth football camp from June 28 through July 1 at Soldier Memorial Park. Howell PAL President Chris Hill, a retired sergeant with the Howell Police Department, said the PAL has organized a youth football camp for about…

  • 2021 Monmouth County Fair will offer musical entertainment every day

    2021 Monmouth County Fair will offer musical entertainment every day

    The 2021 Monmouth County Fair will include a full lineup of live musical performances. The fun kicks off with the Big House Band on July 21, performing from 8-8:45 p.m. and 9:30-10:15 p.m. The band will keep audience members dancing all night. The Shore Thing takes the stage on July 22 from 8-8:45 p.m. and…

  • Howell Alliance will host mental health first aid training session in August

    Howell Alliance will host mental health first aid training session in August

    HOWELL – The Howell Alliance for substance use prevention and mental health awareness will host a Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training session at the Howell municipal building from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14. A virtual pre-training component must be completed prior to the in-person training session, according to a press release.…

  • New Jersey Hall of Fame announces 2021 class of inductees

    New Jersey Hall of Fame announces 2021 class of inductees

    The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced its 2021 class of inductees. The list showcases the depth and variety of talent of the Garden State, ranging from founding father Alexander Hamilton to punk rock icon Patti Smith and her longtime guitarist Lenny Kaye. Other inductees include businesswoman Louise Scott, photographer Dorothea Lange, Baseball Hall…

  • ‘Moth-ers’ ‘shine a light on’ 10th observance of moths in their local habitats

    ‘Moth-ers’ ‘shine a light on’ 10th observance of moths in their local habitats

    National Moth Week (NMW) is marking its 10th year July 17-25 with a call to young people around the world to learn about and observe moths in their local habitats. Each year since 2012, NMW has shone a light on often unheralded moths, calling attention to their beauty, extraordinary diversity and essential role in the…

  • Unclaimed remains of veterans receive military honors

    Unclaimed remains of veterans receive military honors

    One by one, the remains of 23 forgotten military veterans and two spouses from World War I, World War II and the Korea and Vietnam war eras were carried out from the Manalapan Police Department on June 23 as they began the journey to their final resting place, the Brigadier Gen. William C. Doyle Memorial…