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Channeling the aid
As FEMA moves out, local groups step in to help Sandy victims BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A house in Sea Bright, Monmouth County, was reduced to a pile of debris by superstorm Sandy. Long-term recovery groups are now being set up to work with storm victims in Monmouth and Middlesex counties. ERIC SUCAR staff…
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Senior moments
Older motorists should take advantage of ‘smart features’ that can make driving safer and more comfortable. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features While older Americans feel and act “younger” these days, it may not be wise for empty nesters to trade in their SUVs and minivans for something sportier to help them cruise through retirement. According…
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Q&A
Seatbelts expected with Sharon Peters Q: My sister is pregnant, and she says when she is five months along she will stop using her seatbelt. All her friends have done the same in order to protect the baby, and there’s been no problem. My sister points out that she does not drive on the interstate,…
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Breaking the bank
New survey shows many renters spend more than they make Rent payments, utility bills, groceries and transportation — the numerous costs of living can make it difficult to stay on track financially. A recent survey by website Rent.com of 1,000 U.S. renters found that although 74 percent of renters keep a monthly budget, 61 percent…
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Weichert New Homes receives awards from Shore Builders Association
Weichert New Homes was recognized with numerous honors at the Shore Builders Association of Central New Jersey’s recent FAME Awards dinner held at the South Gate Manor in Freehold. Accolades included Sales Manager of the Year, and 13 Weichert sales associates were added to the New Homes Million Dollar Sales and Circle of Honor Clubs…
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Middletown North ice hockey sees progress in 14-10 season
Lions makes both conference and state tournaments BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent James Felice felt it was a great way for him and seven other seniors to wrap up their ice hockey careers at Middletown North High School by finishing 14-10, ranking second in the Shore Conference A North Division, and earning trips to both the…
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O’Neill gains All-American honors at indoor nationals
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Matawan Regional High School’s Glenn Cross (l) and St. Joseph of Montvale High School’s Michael Silano mix it up during their 182-pound wrestleback match at the NJSIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament on March 9 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Silano won by a decision and moved on in the…
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National tournament next stop for top-ranked Jersey Blues
Brookdale men take 30-1 record to NJCAA championship BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Brookdale Community College’s Joe Nickerson (r) soars in the air to grab a rebound during the Region 19 championship game played on March 2 in Brookdale’s Collins Arena. The Jersey Blues, the top-ranked team in the country, captured their second straight region…
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Guild art exhibit to showcase photography contest winners
IN THE ARTS Guild Award for Artistic Innovation: “Coffee Talk” by Ron Pearl of Jackson The Guild of Creative Art has announced the winners of “Eyesights 2013,” the nonprofit’s 10th annual photography show. The exhibit will run until April 3 at 62 Broad St. in Shrewsbury. The following awards were given: Best in Show:…
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