Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Robert R. Adams
80, of New Egypt Robert R. Adams Robert R. Adams, age 80, of New Egypt died Friday, January 1 at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly. Born in Edgewater Park, NJ, Bob was a resident of New Egypt since 1976 and formerly of Browns Mills. Bob was a self employed carpenter and in his early years…
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Mission in the creek
Canoe and kayak race helps raise scholarship funds Paddlers start the first Kenneth H. Francis Memorial Canoe and Kayak Race and Tour on the Crosswicks Creek on Nov. 1. UPPER FREEHOLD — They paddled for a purpose. Thirty-one canoe and kayak paddlers participated in the first Kenneth H. Francis Memorial Canoe and Kayak Race and…
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Resident says Jackson officials failed residents
It is just disgraceful how the Jackson Township administration neglected their citizens’ safety in the snowstorm this past weekend. Even today (Dec. 21), many of the major roads remain dangerous to use and some streets remain untouched, making an emergency vehicle’s access nearly impossible. Try to call the township and you will get nothing but…
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Programs will focus on SAT test/strategies
JACKSON — A fully proctored SAT will be offered at no charge at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 9. The program will show students what to expect in a test-like environment. Attendees will receive a comprehensive analysis of their results and test performance, detailing individual strengths…
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Arlene Polito will be remembered for her service to Jackson
I along with many in the Jackson community responded with great sadness to the news that Arlene Polito passed away after a long illness. Arlene was dedicated to public life and worked tirelessly on behalf of her community in many capacities. She was a pioneer — in 1979, she served as the first female mayor…
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Marriage is no diamond commercial
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH The worst thing about watching TV this time of the year is the diamond commercials. You know what I’m talking about. The handsome young man is ice skating with his beloved bride, and he slips and moves clumsily around on the ice much to her amusement. When she…
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TNR is a humane answer to the problem of feral cats
From our talks with people about feral cats, we have found that many of them do not really understand that the most humane way to handle these unfortunate cats is through what is now called Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). It is a win-win situation for the cats and their human neighbors. The life of a homeless cat…
