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Moms taking action to promote gun reform
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Robin Nowicki of Manalapan is serving as the ambassador for Monmouth County with the New Jersey chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. The women are lobbying members of Congress to support common-sense gun reform. You probably heard the tale of the mother who lifted a 3,000-pound…
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Bullying can affect elderly, too
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer As is the case with any age group, bullying among seniors can have serious consequences for its victims, including problems with eating and sleeping. I t has been said that life comes full circle, and that being elderly can sometimes bear a striking similarity to early childhood. Although this comparison…
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Marlboro K-8 creates post to deal with evaluations
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer To handle the looming onslaught of teacher evaluations that must take place in New Jersey schools beginning in September, the Marlboro K-8 School District plans to hire a director of human resources. The Marlboro Board of Education approved a job description for the position at its June 18 meeting. The…
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Freehold Borough Mayor Nolan Higgins,
dressed as American patriot and President Thomas Jefferson, reads the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence on the morning of July 4 at Borough Hall. Members of the public joined in the reading of the declaration. MATT DENTON Participants gather on the steps of Borough Hall in Freehold Borough on the morning of July…
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Coupe du jour
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The nimble new Scion FR-S sports coupe combines style and grace in a budget-minded package. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, motorists looking for something “different” were often drawn to a fleet of small and nimble imported sports cars. Models like the Fiat 124, Triumph Spitfire, Opel GT and Datsun…
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Q&A
Back in brown with Sharon Peters Q: I have come to the conclusion that I’m seeing a lot more new cars in various shades of brown on the road. Am I right? A: Good eye. Some years ago the death knell was sounded for brown, but, happily (in my opinion), many carmakers ignored that and…
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Real-deal demographics
Study finds more similarities between Caucasians, Hispanics and African Americans than differences when it comes to real estate Hispanic buyers are more optimistic, want bigger homes, and prefer city living when compared to Caucasians and African Americans, according to a recent survey by Better Home and Gardens Real Estate. The survey found that all three…
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John B. Ivan, Jr.
Mr. Ivan, of Monroe and formerly of Edison, died July 2, 2013 at home. He was born and raised in Fords, and was a graduate of Woodbridge High School. He attended Newark College of Engineering, and served in the United States Army Military Police Unit until his honorable discharge in 1965. He lived in Edison…
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Grounds for Sculpture founder to join New Jersey Hall of Fame
Grounds For Sculpture founder and internationally renowned sculptor Seward Johnson will be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Johnson, 83, whose lifelike bronze and monumental figures are familiar sights around New Jersey, is admired for his many philanthropic and pro-New Jersey acts, such as founding the 42-acre Grounds For Sculpture and its dining…
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