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Sandy adds names to list for RAINE holiday drive
Nonprofit gears up to deliver 25K gifts BY ELLEN MONTEMARANO Correspondent Gifts donated for the annual toy drive conducted by Hazlet-based Reaching All in Need Everyday (RAINE) will be distributed to families throughout the Bayshore area. This year the nonprofit expects to double the number of families helped to include those impacted by superstorm Sandy.…
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Keyport administrator arrested
Charges include aggravated assault on a police officer BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Lorene Wright Keyport Business Administrator Lorene Wright was arrested Monday on charges of assaulting an officer, resisting arrest, obstruction and disorderly conduct, according to Keyport Police Chief George Casaletto. A vehicle driven by Wright, the borough administrator since October 2008, struck a…
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Feeding the new hungry
Volunteers Pat Captain (l) and Tayo Lawson of AT&T help sort donations at the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune. Area food pantries are seeing a greater demand for food among middle- and working-class families. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Goodbye 2012, hello hot auto deals
Smart shoppers can take advantage of deep discounts on select new cars and trucks as the end of the calendar year approaches. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2012 FORD TAURUS SEDAN Shopping is regarded as something of a recreational sport this time of the year, from the initial rush of Black Friday, to last-minute holiday…
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Q&A
MPG: Broken promise? with Sharon Peters Q: We purchased a 2012 Kia Soul last year to take advantage of its advertised 26/32 mpg. In 10 months the best mileage I’ve gotten is 20.5 in the city and once, only once, 27 on the freeway. I do mostly city driving. I took the car into the…
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The model renter
A new survey shows that payment history is more important to apartment managers than credit score Ever wondered what apartment managers desired in a renter, besides having no loud parties and paying rent on time? According to a recent survey by rental website Rent.com, the most important factor in choosing a renter is the gross…
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NJAR Realtor and Realtor-Associate of the Year Awarded
çDuring an awards session at the Triple Play Realtor Convention and Trade Expo in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) named its annual Realtor of the Year and Realtor-Associate of the Year. Two NJAR members were recognized for their contributions to the real estate industry, their commitment to the Realtor organization, and…
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Lions’ boys and girls basketball aim for winning seasons in 2012-13
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Liberty Jackson Liberty High School’s girls and boys basketball teams point toward winning seasons and returning to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III tournament, but will go about it in different ways. Junior forwards James Sofield and Dan Niblack are the lone returning starters from last season’s boys team that…
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sport shorts
Various charities supported by the Howell Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) will soon get a boost from a mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza scheduled for Dec. 21 at Brookdale Community College. Chris Santopietro of Howell, who recorded his debut victory over Anthony Guido via majority decision at the Krush MMA battle held at Jackson Liberty High…
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