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New part-time positions considered
ALLENTOWN — Officials in Allentown are mulling the idea of creating three new part-time positions in an effort to bolster various departments. The three positions — an assistant to the borough clerk, an assistant to the certified municipal financial officer, and a Class 2 Special Officer for the Allentown Police Department — will be part-time…
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Perrineville Lake Park has taken shape over 20 years
Monmouth County facility lies in Millstone and in Roosevelt BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Perrineville Lake Park has entrances on Baird Road and on Agress Road, both in Millstone Township. The park offers numerous amenities to visitors in addition to a beautiful tranquil setting nestled among forests, water, birds and other creatures who have…
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Business marks first year as owner battles cancer
Joe and Olivia Caruso operate physical therapy center in Allentown BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Joe, Olivia and Noiella Caruso Joe and Olivia Caruso received the best Christmas gift ever on Dec. 18, 2012 — the knowledge that for the first time, Joe’s inoperable brain tumor had regressed, showing signs of shrinking. “We didn’t…
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‘Who says you can’t go home?’
Habitat for Humanity volunteers help Sandy victims return home BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity volunteer John Calkin sands newly installed sheetrock at the Union Beach residence of Ron Reda on Feb. 7. Numerous Habitat for Humanity volunteers have stepped up to help repair and rebuild central New Jersey homes that were damaged…
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But what if she donned one of those for church?
CODA GREG BEAN Next year, I’ve got you gentlemen out there covered if want to get your Valentine something more original than the box of chocolates and the bouquet of cheap roses you picked up at the gas station on the way home tonight (Feb. 13), in a panic, because you’d forgotten, once again, to…
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datebook
The Men’s Guild of St. Joseph’s Parish will host an art auction on Feb. 23 in the church hall, 91 Stillhouse Road, Millstone. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the auction will begin at 8 p.m. Art in all media and price ranges will be offered. To view art selections, visit marlinart.com. All…
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TRENTON: District 15 incumbents to run together
TRENTON — The 15th District New Jersey delegation — Senator Shirley K. Turner, Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, and Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman — have issued a press release that says they will be seeking re-election as the Democratic candidates for the Legislature in the November 2013 general election. The 15th legislative team currently represents the communities…
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MANVILLE: In snowstorm, vehicles were towed off key streets
Towing companies were kept busy early Saturday morning removing vehicle from snow emergency routes. Police called wreckers to take at least 10 vehicles off streets. The first call was at 1:54 a.m. on Huff Avenue. Tow trucks also were called at 2:18 a.m. and 2:22 a.m. to remove vehicles from the South 14th Avenue snow…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Lauren Marsh nominated for Jersey Acoustic Music Awards
Hopewell Township resident, Lauren Marsh has been nominated in five categories by the Jersey Acoustic Music Awards. Ms. Marsh is a 2010 graduate of Hopewell Valley Central High School and attends William Paterson University majoring in popular music studies. A singer/songwriter at heart, she incorporates jazz, pop and indie influences in a style that is…
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