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Balanced A North a challenge for defending champion Rebels
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Howell A s his Howell High School wrestling team seeks an eighth consecutive Shore Conference A North Division championship, head coach John Gagliano sees more hurdles for his grapplers to clear than in recent seasons. “I think this is the most balanced A North [division] in a while,” said Gagliano,…
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Artist to exhibit in Asbury Park
Zol Uguumursaikhan of Howell will be exhibiting his latest works of art as part of an art show to be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Jan. 5 at Bands on a Budget, 630 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park. The public is invited to attend the event and welcome to BYOB. Uguumursaikhan, who was born in…
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ARE WE THERE YET
Now cats are singing ‘Jingle Bells’ too LORI CLINCH Word has it that there aren’t many shopping days left until Christmas. In fact, folks say you should act now, as supplies are dwindling. Is it just me, or does that make you cranky, too? The big holiday seems to be closing in around me at…
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Ruth “Chickie” Soden
Mrs. Soden, 89, of Freehold Township, died Dec. 5, 2012, at Applewood Estates, Freehold Township. She graduated from Allentown High School, Allentown, Pa., in 1941, and the Allentown School of Nursing in 1945. She was a senior cadet nurse at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va., from 1944-45. She later served as a volunteer…
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William “Bill” P. Carroll
Mr. Carroll, of Jackson, died Dec. 1, 2012, at home. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Sipane. After his military career, he enrolled in Tuscolum College of Tennessee and earned a degree in finance and economics. Mr. Carroll was employed in corporate banking. He also worked as a…
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Dennis M. Gahagan
Mr. Gahagan, 56, of Jackson, formerly of Freehold, died Nov. 27, 2012, at home. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a sales manager for AT&T in Mt. Laurel. Mr. Gahagan was predeceased by his mother, Joan Gahagan, and his father-in-law, William Duffy. Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Maureen Gahagan; a son, Patrick…
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Petition opposes rate increase
State Assemblywoman Amy H. Handlin and a coalition of Monmouth County legislators have launched an online petition allowing ratepayers to object to a proposed electricity rate increase that Jersey Central Power & Light has pending before the state Board of Public Utilities. “Every voice counts, especially those who have been repeatedly kept in the dark…
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datebook
The New Egypt Elks will host dinner with Santa Claus from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 21 at 105 Lakewood Road (Route 528), New Egypt. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (age 60 and over), $6 for children age 3 to 12, and free for children under 3. Santa will have a gift for…
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Walsh bids farewell at end of mayor’s term
BY TOM CASTLES Staff Writer HOWELL — When 2013 begins, Bob Walsh, who has served as Howell’s mayor for four years, will pass the torch of the township’s highest elected position to Bill Gotto. Walsh was elected mayor as an independent. He did not seek re-election in November. Gotto, a Republican who is a member…
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