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The most important lesson of superstorm Sandy
While emergency preparation lists like the one found in this newspaper (“Superstorm Sandy Highlights Importance of Storm Preparedness” are must-reads for all consumers, it left out one very important thing: the need for flood insurance. Superstorm Sandy was the third-most destructive storm in American history and of the estimated 1.5 million insurance claims filed in…
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Combat Sports open for play at new location
Jason Ching, 9, of Freehold, races through the course as he participates in a game of laser tag at Fireball Mountain/Combat Sports, Wrightstown, on May 4. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Combat Sports, which hosted a recreational activity known as laser tag at a location in Manalapan for almost 10 years, is open for business…
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Greater Media Newspapers recognized for excellence
BY DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) recognized Greater Media Newspapers for editorial and advertising excellence with 23 awards in its Better Newspaper Contest. The awards — for editorial, photography and advertising — were celebrated in two ceremonies held in April at the Hamilton Manor, Hamilton. More than 600 awards were…
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Metz kept bicycle history rolling at Freehold museum
Enthusiastic collector dies at 97; helped found local hospital BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer David Metz The bicycle world lost a dear friend, archivist and keeper of the history of bicycling in the United States when David Metz, 97, died at his Freehold Township home on April 17. Metz and his late wife, Sadie,…
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Supt. says punishment for employee was ‘fair’
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Richard Fitzpatrick, the superintendent of schools in the Upper Freehold Regional School District, said that while the district is sympathetic to the family of a woman who admitted stealing money from the school system, the UFRSD “believes the actions of the court were fair and reasonable and justly…
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Love at first bark: Dog bonds with autistic boy
BY BETSY LANE Correspondent The Molokie family of Plumsted recently welcomed Butkus, a female bull mastiff mix, into their home. Butkus and son Kevin (l) have formed a special bond. PHOTOS BY MITCH GEIER When the Molokie family of the Cream Ridge section of Plumsted considered adopting a dog, their first thought was how their…
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Message delivered: Bullying not welcome
BY MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Bullies probably know the writing is on the wall in terms of the anti-bullying campaign that was undertaken in Millstone Township K-8 School District schools this year. As the 2012-13 school year comes to an end, every classroom door will display that theme. The Millstone Township Elementary School will participate in…
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Lawmakers take aim at violent video games
Newtown shootings drive legislation restricting sale of games to minors BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer As the issue of gun control is debated nationwide, New Jersey lawmakers are considering regulating what some believe to be a major contributor to gun violence — video games. State Assemblyman Sean Kean (R-Monmouth and Ocean) has introduced two bills…
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