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This cardinal in Jackson Township found a snowy perch during last week’s snow event. DAVE BENJAMIN
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Cyber-bullying at heart of March 19 performance
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Over the years, the world of high-tech gadgetry and high-speed Internet has allowed people to connect at an unprecedented level. People no longer share phone numbers, they share Facebook profiles. People no longer use home phones, they use an instant message system. Nowhere is this more prevalent than…
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Howell residents can file police reports on website
HOWELL — Due to budgetary constraints, Howell Police Chief Ronald Carter has announced that patrol officer response will be eliminated for certain police services. The cutback in police response is also the result of several modifications to the Howell Police Department’s website, www.howellpolice.org, which now allows users to self-report certain incidents by filing police reports…
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Teen Arts Festival to be held March 20-22
BY MARIE MABER Correspondent Judges view student art during the 2012 Teen Arts Festival at Brookdale Community College. The Monmouth County Arts Council presents the festival in collaboration with the college. Some 2,000 teens representing middle and high schools throughout the county attend the event, which includes workshops and master classes in all disciplines of…
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Fire fund changes will get new vote
Action may be taken at March 19 meeting in Howell BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A n ordinance that would shift control of certain municipal funds from the Howell Joint Board of Fire Commissioners (JBFC) to Township Manager Helene Schlegel was updated recently to correct what officials called technical inaccuracies. The revised amended ordinance is…
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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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real estate briefs
Terry and Brenda Small, sales associates with Mid State Realty, Monroe Township, are celebrating their 10th anniversary with the company. With more than 13 years of real estate experience, they specialize in Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington and Somerset counties. They have specialties in internet marketing and sales, short sales, foreclosures, residential and commercial sales.…
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