• School board pushes back on state’s supt. salary cap

    BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — Members of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education are expected to discuss the superintendent salary cap issue at the board’s May 15 meeting. Board member John Van Noy has called for the discussion following the receipt of a resolution from the Ridgewood Board of Education in…

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    Harold Dauncey, son of Harold and Barbara Dauncey of Jackson, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pa., where he is majoring in computer science/Internet technology. He is a 2009 graduate of Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River. Kaitlyn McDermitt of Jackson earned a…

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     The Plumsted Township Republican Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at the Bible Baptist Church, 8 Magnolia Ave., Plumsted. The meeting is open to registered Republicans and to undeclared registered voters who would like to declare themselves as Republicans. For more information, visit the website at plumstedgop.org.

  • Teen wins art, writing awards

    Danielle Radeke of Jackson, who is a junior at St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, has won the Silver Key and honorable mention regional awards in the 2013 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. According to information provided by the school, more than 230,000 works were submitted…

  • ARMS asking public to help collect flip-flops for troops

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A merica’s servicemen and servicewomen have a lot to deal with on a daily basis as they do their duty around the globe. Having shower shoes (i.e., flip-flops) should not be an issue that causes them a problem. To that end, American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) is seeking help…

  • Speed limit lowered on local road

    HOWELL — Motorists may want to lighten up on the gas pedal when driving along Hulses Corner Road and watch their speed as they travel on Kent Road. An ordinance that was introduced in March was adopted by the Howell Township Council in April in a 5-0 vote. The ordinance lowers the speed limit on…

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     The Italian American Association of Monmouth County is sponsoring an event for singles of all ages on May 16 at First Energy Park, Lakewood. Price of $19.95 includes a picnic and a BlueClaws game ticket. The picnic is served from 6-8 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:35 p.m. Details: Cheryl Scuorzo, 732-536-5832,…

  • Greater Media Newspapers recognized for excellence

    BY DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) recognized Greater Media Newspapers for editorial and advertising excellence with 23 awards in its Better Newspaper Contest. The awards — for editorial, photography and advertising — were celebrated in two ceremonies held in April at the Hamilton Manor, Hamilton. More than 600 awards were…

  • The most important lesson of superstorm Sandy

    While emergency preparation lists like the one found in this newspaper (“Superstorm Sandy Highlights Importance of Storm Preparedness,” Tri-Town News, April 11) are must-reads for all consumers, it left out one very important thing: the need for flood insurance. Superstorm Sandy was the third-most destructive storm in American history, and of the estimated 1.5 million…

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