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Rebels edge Jags to win District 21 crown - Watch Video

Grapplers end team reign of Jackson Memorial

The Howell High School wrestling team turned disappointment into triumph on Saturday. More...

A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED (Advertorial)

Fitness, fun, family time—youth sports can be wonderful. But like every intensive endeavor, these activities require proper care and preparation. More...

Military takes steps to keep birds at bay

Officials at McGuire and Lakehurst say attention is paid to serious issue

The recent landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in New York City following a bird strike may have some area residents wondering about the possibility of bird strikes on aircraft heading to Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst an More...

Eligibility limit raised for seniors' tax freeze

PLUMSTED — In March, applications will be mailed for the senior citizen property tax freeze program. More...

Museum seeks new location

LAKEWOOD — Sheldon Wolpin, chairman of the Lakewood Heritage Commission, has announced that the commission is seeking a new location for its museum. More...

State draws local official's ire

JACKSON — Township Councilwoman Ann Updegrave does not like what the state is doing with affordable housing, and she wants the Township Council to pass a resolution saying so. More...

Jackson awaits court date on challenge to ordinance

JACKSON — An early March court hearing may determine whether developers will have to provide open space and recreational areas for the projects they create in Jackson. More...

Tough economy increases need for social services

Families and individuals feeling the effects of the downturn in the economy are finding help at the Ocean County Board of Social Services. More...

Author's message is to accept others

James McBride offers insight to his work during talk at GCU

LAKEWOOD — The young man who once struggled with identity issues stood comfortably in his own skin before a Georgian Court University audience addressing topics such as race, class, religion and homosexuality. On Feb. More...

Letters

Some people may be eligible for reimbursement

Iam reaching out to let Jackson residents know of recent legislation that increased the income eligibility limits for the Property Tax Reimbursement Program. More...

Gov. is wrong to give perks to illegal aliens

Ifind Gov. Jon Corzine's intention to give free college and driving permits to illegal aliens disgusting. More...

Sen. Beck's column misleads, offers no solution to COAH issues

The guest column by state Sen. Jennifer Beck, "Gov.'s Affordable Housing Law Is Destructive to New Jersey," (Tri- Town News, Feb. 19) needs serious clarification. Throughout the column, Sen. Beck refers to "Gov. More...

Columns

An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it

As an admitted American car nut, I've watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. More...

Sports

Rebels edge Jags to win District 21 crown

Grapplers end team reign of Jackson Memorial

The Howell High School wrestling team turned disappointment into triumph on Saturday. More...

Rebels will play for Dowd Cup

The Howell High School ice hockey team, which is playing in its first varsity season, will play for the Shore Conference Dowd Cup championship on Feb. 27. More...

New Egypt captures first basketball title

At the start of the 2008-09 season, players and coaches of the New Egypt High School boys basketball team made a pact that this would be the season the program took a huge step forward. More...

District will not hold special vote in March

School election will be held April 21

There will not be a special election held in the Howell School District on March 10. Members of the Howell Board of Education voted 9-0 on Feb. 18 to cancel a special election that had been tentatively scheduled for that date. More...

Facing foreclosure is a new fact of life

Counselor offers tips to people who find themselves in tough spot

The figures may be shocking, but the number of residents in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties who are facing the possibility of losing their home to foreclosure is hitting a higher level every day. More...

Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Jackson Memorial High School junior Tylia Gillon takes off with the baton during the 4x400-meter relay at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on Feb. 21 in Toms River. The Lady Jags finished third in the race. More...

Girls scout merits of veterinary medicine

VSDS gives troop hands-on tour to explain animal care

Many young girls dream of growing up to be a veterinarian. On Jan. 28, seven Girl Scouts from Troop 207 in Jackson got a taste of what veterinary medicine is all about, and met some women whose childhood dreams became reality. More...

Howell cast will perform Bernstein's 'On the Town'

HOWELL — In 24 hours, the lives of three young men could change forever. With hopes to maximize all of life's thrills in one day, three sailors explore New York City before heading off to fight in World War II. More...

Senior readers help to inspire children

HOWELL — To Norma Cohen, reading is a part of who she is. Cohen, 84, said she obtained her first library card at the age of 7 and has been reading ever since. She shared her love of reading with pupils at the Aldrich School on Jan. More...

Council rejects initial try to limit cats, dogs

HOWELL — The Township Council has declined to adopt an ordinance that would have limited the number of pets a resident is permitted to have and instead will continue to examine the issue. More...

In the Service

Navy Seaman Christine A. Cimock, daughter of Robin Lehmann of Bradenton, Fla., and Allen Cimock of Howell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More...

Handlin backs public comment in Trenton

MIDDLETOWN — A new voice may be heard under the State House dome in Trenton if legislation that would allow the public to speak at state Assembly sessions becomes law. More...

Union rep suggests options to furloughs

Howell employees get unpaid time off in cost-saving measure

HOWELL — Municipal employees and residents have questioned what they called the equity of the recently implemented periodic unpaid furloughs that Howell's union, non-union and management personnel are being required to take this year as a co More...

Bulletin Board

Forum will address Jackson revaluation

Jackson Mayor Michael Reina will host a special weekend forum to address any concerns Jackson Township residents might have about the recently completed revaluation of properties in town. Interested residents can attend the meeting from 10 a.m. More...

Georgian Court to show 'The Sting'

Georgian Court University will celebrate its centennial year with Centennial Film Classics, a Monday night film series featuring movies from each of the eight decades the university has resided in Lakewood. More...

Résumé-writing class offered in Lakewood

The Lakewood Community School has scheduled a one-night résumé-writing seminar 7-9 p.m. March 23 at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave., Lakewood. The class fee is $25. More...

Opinion

Gov.'s affordable housing law is destructive to New Jersey

In response to a letter to the editor written by a resident of the 12th Legislative District, I would like to clarify my position on affordable housing and separately on Gov. Jon Corzine's new affordable housing law. More...

Senator misses key points on affordable housing

In response to state Sen. Jennifer Beck's latest unfounded attack on the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), ("Gov.'s Affordable Housing Law is Destructive to New Jersey," Tri- Town News, Feb. More...

Schools

Porter's 'Anything Goes' arrives at high school

JACKSON — Audiences will take a musical adventure onboard the SS American as Jackson Liberty High School students present "Anything Goes." "Anything Goes," with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, will be staged at Jackson Liberty High School, More...

Jackson board honors students' achievements

JACKSON — Outstanding students from Jackson's two high schools were recognized at the Feb. 17 meeting of the Jackson Board of Education. More...

NEHS senior named scholarship finalist

PLUMSTED — New Egypt High School senior Lindsay Mann has been selected as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. More...