Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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When boomers go the rental route
Cashing in the homestead for a nest egg and freedom By Marilyn Melia CTW Features While many young adults struggle to improve their finances in order to buy a home, some baby boomers are choosing the opposite route, selling their homes and renting instead as a path to a more secure retirement. When boomers own…
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Caseys look to close regular season on high note
By Warren Rappleyea Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls basketball team will look to bounce back after just its fourth loss as it enters the final week of the regular season. The Caseys (16-4) are coming off a 60-44 loss to neighboring Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Feb. 6. The Bulldogs used a 19-9,…
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Professional development courses based on Holocaust education
Registration is open for free professional development courses in Holocaust education at Rutgers University. Rutgers scholars and other experts will address “Antisemitism: History and Myth” on Wednesdays, Feb. 17, March 2, March 30, May 4 and May 18. The course will address antisemitism and anti-Judaism in Medieval Times; blood libel accusations, pogroms, and antisemitism in…
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Residents warned about phony IRS calls
Across New Jersey, residents are have been receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS or the U.S. Treasury for a while now. This isn’t necessarily a new scam. But over the last few days, the number and frequency of these calls to New Jersey residents has increased, and it is likely…
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Manalapan man sentenced to prison for stealing from employer
The former in-house counsel of an Ocean County-based home health care company was sentenced to 18 months in prison for using his attorney trust account to steal more than $2.6 million from his employer, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Matthew S. Neugeboren, 39, of Manalapan, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Mary L.…
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Police search for suspect in knife attack
EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are searching for a man who committed an aggravated assault Monday. The police department was made aware of an assault that occurred on Arthur Street around 12:30 a.m. Feb. 8. The victim, an East Brunswick resident, reported to the hospital with minor lacerations to his hand, according to a statement prepared…
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Police attempt to identify suspicious male talking to teens
EAST BRUNSWICK — A suspicious looking white male was observed near a high school bus stop in the area of Old Bridge Turnpike and Windsor Drive in East Brunswick around 6:37 a.m. Feb. 8. Three juveniles, ages 16-17, were waiting for the bus when the unknown individual allegedly attempted to have a conversation with them,…
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Rummage sale slated for March 12, 13
The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison (across from JFK Hospital), will hold a spring rummage sale from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on March 12 and from 9 a.m.-noon on March 13. Items include clothing, accessories, housewares, linens, toys and books. No early birds please. For questions, call the temple office at 732-549-4442.
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South Brunswick offers programs to seniors age 55 and older
The South Brunswick Senior Center will offer the following programs and activities for township seniors age 55 and older: Movie Days are planned, including “Bridge of Spies” at 12:30 p.m., March 3, a new Bollywood film at 12:30 p.m., March 8, and “Southpaw” at 12:30 p.m. ,March 22. Artist/historian Maurice Mahler will discuss the works…
