• Howell Day took place despite iffy weather

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Recreation Director Davide P. Fuoco had vowed that it would take a tornado to postpone Howell Day this year. But even so, when it began to drizzle at noon on July 10 just as the annual community event was getting under way, Fuoco got a little nervous.…

  • Jackson library hosts classic rock concert

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer JACKSON — Free outdoor concerts are a part of what makes the summer season so special in New Jersey. The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library is inviting members of the community to enjoy an outdoor classic rock concert by the Barnflies, popular local band, on July 24 at…

  • Professional journalists not ready to pack it in

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN Iam not a person who adapts to change easily, but over the past few years I have gotten used to reading daily newspapers online. While I prefer holding a newspaper in my hand, I must say that being able to read several newspapers a day online is very convenient. I…

  • for the record •••

    An article in the July 15 issue of the Tri-Town News regarding piece of property in Howell known as the Pinnacle tract indicated there was litigation pertaining to the property. The article did not state the nation of the litigation, which involves the owners of the Pinnacle tract suing Howell for their legal costs after…

  • Free companionship offered to seniors

    Community Services Inc. of Ocean County provides friendly visitors and/or telephone calls to people age 60 and older at no charge. The service helps to provide companionship as well as a sense of security and well-being for senior citizens who are homebound. Volunteers and those who want to sign up for the free services can…

  • Officials will seek short-term shelter for tent city residents

    LAKEWOOD — Municipal officials and advocates for homeless individuals in Ocean County have submitted a consent order to state Superior Court, Toms River, as a form of compromise following the initiation of a lawsuit that sought to evict the residents of two tent cities that stand on public property in Lakewood. The consent order states…

  • Book club enjoys visit from author of popular novel

    Robert Goolrick speaks to fans BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Apredominantly female crowd gathered at the Marlboro branch of the Monmouth County Library recently to meet and discuss the book “A Reliable Wife.” Author Robert Goolrick paid a visit to the Marlboro Library recently to discuss his book “A Reliable Wife” with members of the…

  • Late changes save budget

    Howell council forced to make adjustments after state declines to approve spending plan BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Some last-minute adjustments to Howell’s 2010 municipal budget have filled a void that could have left municipal officials with only $1,500 in surplus funds. Township Council members voted 4-0 at a special meeting held July 19…

  • Kick the Bucket

    Jackson summer recreation camp leader Danielle Pizzaia kicks over a stack of buckets during a game of kick the bucket at Jackson Liberty High School on July 16. Hundreds of youngsters are keeping busy and having fun in the camp program that is being held at Jackson Liberty High School and at the Goetz Middle…

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