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No stopping the debate over red-light cameras
State report says broadside accidents decreased while rear-end crashes increased BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer To its supporters, the red-light camera is a safety tool, cutting down on deadly broadside accidents. To its detractors, it is little more than a cash grab for the town and prompts drivers to slam on their brakes, resulting in…
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Plumsted youths collect trees to help rebuild dunes at park
PLUMSTED — In the days and weeks following the December holiday season, the sight of discarded Christmas trees along the road is not uncommon. For a group of environmentally conscious young people in Plumsted, those dead pine trees and fir trees represented more than unwrapped presents and egg nog — they are an important building…
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Resident has seen enough accidents at intersection
Plumsted man believes corner of Hawkin Road & Route 528 warrants full light BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Emergency responders provide assistance to a motorist following a Jan. 12 accident that occurred at the intersection of Route 528 and Hawkin Road in Plumsted. One resident told the Tri-Town News this week that the intersection has…
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Dog reading
Rachel Sobota brought her cockapoo Jake to the Howell Library on Jan. 15 for a dog reading therapy program. At left, Kelly, a youngster who attends the Taunton School in Howell, reads while Jake provides some calm and comfort. PHOTOS BY DAVID BEALES
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Squankum Fire Co. will use U.S. grant to hire firefighters
U.S. senators from N.J. announce $450,000 grant to Howell department BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The Squankum Fire Company No. 1, Squankum Road, Howell, will receive a $450,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to cover the costs of staffing full-time firefighters for a two-year period. The grant comes through FEMA’s Staffing for…
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Cameras caught in crossfire
Cars proceed along Route 18 at Tices Lane in East Brunswick, where a red-light camera system went into place in 2011. Many people debate whether such cameras have made the roads safer or more hazardous. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Jackson Memorial & Howell wrestlers advance to conference semifinals
Two of the Shore Conference Wrestling Tournament’s more familiar Final Four teams, Jackson Memorial High School and Howell High School, advanced to the Feb. 2 tournament semifinals with victories on Jan. 31. The Shore Conference Tournament Final Four at the Pine Belt Arena, Toms River, will begin with the semifinals at 3 p.m. Feb. 2,…
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Covering collectible cars
Those who own or plan to buy a classic car should ensure their insurance coverage keeps up with rising values By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 1962 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE Older cars are hot items these days, with a growing number of aficionados dipping their toes into the collectible market both for the sake of nostalgia…
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Q&A
Hybrid hierarchy with Sharon Peters Q: Now that there are so many hybrids on the market, I’m thinking the Toyotas no longer reign supreme. Correct? A: Not correct. The sales figures for the first six months of 2012 show that the Toyota Prius far outpaced the sales of the more than three dozen other hybrids.…
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