Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Half empty/half full
Depreciation is one of a car buyer’s largest long-term expenses, and savvy shoppers look for models that hold onto their value steadfastly to bring in more money at trade-in time. Resale value is especially important to those leasing a car, as monthly payments are largely based on what a vehicle will be worth two or…
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Places to be
Championships are at stake along with a trip to Atlantic City this weekend. Here is what is on tap. The Pine Belt Arena in Toms River is the place to be for wrestling fans. The arena will serve as host to the NJSIAA Region 6 Tournament Feb. 26-27. The Shore Conference’s best wrestlers will compete…
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Congregation Neve Shalom presents Safam on April 3
Congregation Neve Shalom’s Susy Schwartz Memorial Scholarship Fund Benefit Concert invites the public to an evening with Safam, the Jewish-American Sound, on April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door; Benefactors $200, and Patrons $100. Congregation Neve Shalom is located at 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. For more information,…
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Applicants sought for new Habitat home
By Christine Barcia Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is accepting applications for a three-bedroom home that will be built in Freehold Borough. Applications from people who would like to live in the home will be accepted during February. This will be the third house Habitat will build on Center Street in the…
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Temple schedules class in Edison
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St. Edison, will hold “Get Festive,” a new adult education class taught by Rabbi Victor Appell, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. March 3–April 14. It will explore the history of Jewish holidays and how they are celebrated. The cost is $36 per person for the course. For more information, contact Dara Winston at 732-549-4442, ext.…
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Barrons defy seedings, advance to GMC semifinals
By Jeff Appelblatt After the rankings for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) were released, Woodbridge High School’s boys basketball coach, Matt Gigliello, told his team the numbers don’t mean a thing when the playoffs start — play well enough and anyone can win. “Come tournament time, it doesn’t matter what your seed is,” the coach…
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Wrestlers support foundation’s effort
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The Chase Ryan Olsen Foundation is continuing its efforts to raise awareness of childhood cancer. On Jan. 8, the foundation participated in a special event at Central Regional High School, Bayville, that featured the Jackson Memorial and Central Regional high school varsity wrestling teams. The event raised funds…
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Audit shows no issues with former fire commissioner
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – A forensic audit into the financial security of Jackson Fire District No. 3 showed no signs of fraudulent activity following the arrest of former fire commissioner Brad Reiter, who has been charged with stealing $1.6 million from an EMS squad in Bellmore, N.Y. Attorney Joseph Youssouf, who represents Jackson…
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Affordable housing will be available for veterans
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – More than 70 affordable housing units in a section of the Jackson Twenty-One project will be made available to qualifying low income or moderate income military veterans as the result of an agreement between municipal officials and the developer. The Township Council approved the agreement Feb. 2. With the…
