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This is what happens when the GOP is in total control
CODA GREG BEAN So there was the state of my nativity, Wyoming, in the news again last night for yet another wacky law they’re considering — this time a bill sponsored by eight members of the state House of Representatives and two state senators declaring that any federal law that attempts to ban semi-automatic firearms,…
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Governor: ‘No silver bullet solution’ to school safety
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer As administrators in school districts throughout New Jersey continue to hash out the best solution to keeping children safe after the Dec. 14 school shooting in Newtown, Conn., Gov. Chris Christie made his stance clear on Jan. 9: Armed guards in school are not the answer. “There is no silver…
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So. Brunswick to consider gun amnesty program
BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council is examining the possibility of a gun amnesty program. The idea, suggested by former Councilman John O’Sullivan, would allow the township police department to collect guns from residents with no questions asked. “The idea of a gun amnesty program is to help get unlicensed…
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South Brunswick scouts out fun for troop’s anniversary
Troop 90 of Kendall Park celebrates 50 years of Scouting BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Boy Scout Troop 90, Kendall Park, has seen half a century of success. The troop celebrated its 50th year with a gathering of Eagle Scouts, troop masters and others at a Jan. 13 reunion that highlighted…
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NJ Transit announces approval of train station
Northeast Corridor line will run through MainStreetNB project, to be built along Route 1 north BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The buildings on the former Johnson & Johnson site on Route 1 north in North Brunswick are being demolished, as the property makes way for a mixed-use retail, residential and office development, as well as…
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Shore destinations begin boardwalk restoration
Beachside towns make comeback plans after Sandy’s destruction BY JESSICA D’AMICO & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers Belmar became the first municipality among Jersey Shore towns to break ground on its boardwalk replacement project on Jan. 9. Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty said the project will be complete in time for Memorial Day. JEFF GRANIT staff Whether…
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How to get sports news in the paper
If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as collegiate news about former high school athletes. Email to [email protected], fax to 732-780-4192, or…
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CBA ice hockey ties Delbarton for second time this season
Christian Brothers Academy BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent For the second time this season, Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) had a brush with added glory when it almost recorded the win of the season. Instead, the Colts settled for its second tie of the season against Delbarton School, this time at 5-5 in a Gordon Division game…
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Spartans in three-way race for A Central Division lead
Ocean Twp. girls bowling battling with Manasquan and Point Pleasant Boro BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Ocean Township High School girls bowling team is locked in a three-way race along with Manasquan High School and Point Pleasant Boro High School in the Shore Conference’s A Central Division. Coach D.D. D’Esposito’s Spartans are 18-6 on the…
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