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Middletown schools taking no chances
District officials, police collaborate on security plans BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — In the wake of a string of school shootings that drew national attention throughout this winter, Middletown police and school officials are working together to enhance the public school district’s security and enhance communication between parents, students and schools. According to…
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A ‘Weekend in Old Monmouth’
45 historic Monmouth County sites open to visitors May 4 & 5 Monmouth Co. Historical Assoc. Headquarters and Museum The “Weekend in Old Monmouth” tour returns for the fourth year with 45 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors interested in local history. Hours for most sites are from 10 a.m. to…
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Tough choices after Sandy
As a new hurricane season approaches, many still struggle to rebound from superstorm BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer This text will be replaced A home on Harris Avenue in Union Beach had to be raised an additional 13 feet above sea level after being ravaged by flooding during superstorm Sandy. Residents throughout the state still…
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HUD OKs state’s Sandy recovery plan
Christie’s $1.83B plan allots funds for rebuilding, buyouts, low-interest loans BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie The state’s plan to provide $1.83 billion to homeowners and business owners whose recovery efforts remain stalled six months after superstorm Sandy was green-lighted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday. Gov.…
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New School yard sale Saturday
Come out for a fun day of great finds and festivities at a yard sale at the New School of Monmouth County in Holmdel on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This 50+ family yard sale will include everything from treasures to trinkets, plus bargain hunters can take a break and enjoy…
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Tomorrow’s truck today
Ford’s Atlas concept shows how future half-ton pickups can be both economical and purposeful. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With federal fuel economy regulations slated to jump dramatically in the coming years — reaching an average of 54.5 mpg by 2025 — automakers are struggling to reinvent their future models to meet the challenge without…
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Q&A
Go, go gadget legs with Sharon Peters Q: My husband is 6-feet, 3 inches and he recently drove his brother’s Jaguar. The car had a feature we’d never heard of — a thigh extender on the driver’s seat. He said it made all the difference in comfort, and it kept his right leg from becoming…
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sport shorts
Bluegrass Miniature Golf at Monmouth Park has kicked off its 2013 season. The 36- hole course will be open seven days a week through mid-October. Bluegrass Mini Golf, complete with lights and featuring two 18-hole horse-themed courses, is located at the north end of the Monmouth Park property. Mini golf has its own entrance from…
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