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Jackson board gets closer to approving ads on buses
JACKSON — In the coming weeks, the people responsible for running the Jackson School District may say yes to the idea of advertising being placed on the outside of school buses. Officials said permitting advertising to be placed on school buses would generate revenue that could help to pay for fuel, insurance and repairs to…
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Bringing concussions into focus
Masking injuries to get back in the game can be a life-changing decision BY TIM MORRIS & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers Metuchen High School’s Sean Haugh wears a protective headband that soccer players use today to help prevent concussions. ERIC SUCAR staff Marlboro’s Niki Popyer certainly understands the consequences of concussions. By the count of…
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Ordinance clarifies responsibilities of economic development panel
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Several weeks after Councilman Rob Nixon criticized the guidelines that govern the actions of the township’s Economic Development Advisory Committee for their ambiguity, the Jackson Township Council has introduced an ordinance that addresses Nixon’s concerns. The ordinance was introduced on Feb. 26 and is scheduled for a public…
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Impersonating a police officer charge filed
JACKSON — A resident of Jackson was charged with impersonating a police officer, possession of a weapon and harassment following a Feb. 19 incident on Claridge Drive. Police said the incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. when a female motorist reportedly blew her car horn at a male driver on Claridge Drive. According to police,…
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County parks sustain $8M in Sandy damage
Trails, beach facilities, marinas, skate park destroyed by superstorm BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Photos (counter-clockwise from top right) show damage caused by Sandy at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Middletown; at the historic Walnford property in Upper Freehold Township; and at two locations along the Henry Hudson Trail, where a footbridge in Middletown was washed out,…
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Head games
While football receives the most attention for concussions, they are sustained in every sport — at a rate of approximately 300,000 per year in the United States. Recent attention has resulted in greater efforts to protect young athletes from head injuries.
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Crossroads residents upset about bust in bus service
Drop in casino revenue having an impact on county program BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A letter from residents of Crossroads at Howell landed on the desk of the Monmouth County freeholders in late February. Crossroads at Howell is an apartment building for senior citizens. The building is on Route 9 south in Howell, just…
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Family-car matters
Midsize sedans have come a long way. Now they offer lively performance and an array of the latest technology. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features CHEVROLET MALIBU Midsize cars remain the heart and soul of automakers’ lineups, and the selection of four-door family-minded models has never been richer, which can make for some tough choices. Not…
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Q&A
Crashed colors with Sharon Peters Q: Our 2010 silver Toyota Corolla has been hit by other cars twice and has had several close calls. Since this is the first small car we’ve owned and also the first silver car, we don’t know if it’s a coincidence. Are there any studies done on color and…
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