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DATEBOOK
“Ghost Hunting in New Jersey and New York City” will be presented by L’Aura Hladik, the founder and director of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society, at 7 p.m. July 9 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The presentation will include paranormal evidence, photos, site photos and electronic voice phenomenon (EVPs). This…
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Howell Day set for July 6
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The municipality’s 41st annual Howell Day community celebration will take place 5-10 p.m. July 6 at Oak Glen Park, 275 Old Tavern Road. The family-friendly event will feature entertainment from local bands, including the Eddie Testa Band at 5:15 p.m. and The Nerds at 7 p.m. There will…
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Applicant says site in Howell is appropriate for new hotel
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Representatives of an applicant who wants to build a hotel in Howell tried to make the case that the business is an appropriate use for the property where it has been proposed. On June 24, the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment continued to hear testimony from representatives of Leonard Solondz,…
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Summer jobs are salvation for some
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Sean Wilson mans the grill at Tony’s Sausage, Dogs & Cheese Steaks on the boardwalk in Asbury Park on June 28. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Summer in New Jersey typically means beach days, barbecues and time away from the office. But for many young people, the warm weather sparks a…
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Woman unites survivors of terrorism
Sarri Singer survived bus bombing in Israel By Clare Marie Celano Sarri Singer was the victim of a bus bombing in Israel in 2003, but nothing about this woman says “victim mentality.” In fact, it is just the opposite— Singer is a survivor. The suicide bombing killed 16 people and could have led…
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Mid-priced Mercedes
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Our 29-year-old salesman son says that this fall he’s going to buy a new Mercedes. When we expressed concern that he wasn’t quite in a financial position yet to be strapping himself to payments for a $40,000 car, he assured us that he’s aware of that and that this car…
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Cars that can go the distance
Today’s autos are engineered to last longer than ever; here are a few that can reasonably be expected to keep running for 250,000 miles or more with proper care. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Just as human life expectancy has risen dramatically in recent decades, our cars are lasting for many tens of thousands of…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage presented Parag Bapna, an Edison resident and recent graduate of John P. Stevens High School, with the 2013 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Scholarship. Parag received the $4,000 scholarship based on an evaluation of his academic performance and potential, extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations and an essay. He plans to attend the University…
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Buyers jump at first ownership opportunity at Pier Village community in Long Branch
The recent grand opening of sales at 55 Melrose, a new collection of luxury condominium residences located within the Pier Village oceanfront community in Long Branch, has attracted a high level of interest, with 40 percent of the residences already sold. Representing the first ownership opportunity at the premier Jersey Shore lifestyle destination, 55 Melrose…
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