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Union Beach now flooded with help
Thousands from across the country step in to help dig out BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The small bayside town of Union Beach has never been so busy. After superstorm Sandy blew through town two weeks ago, leveling homes and businesses and leaving hundreds of residents without a place to live, Union Beach has become…
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New veterans face life’s challenges
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Colin Pascik discusses his experiences in the armed forces during an Oct. 19 veterans event at Monroe Township Middle School. See page 6. JEFF GRANIT staff In recognition of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Greater Media Newspapers pays tribute to the men and women who serve in the nation’s armed forces.…
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Christie: Fort Monmouth will open gates to Sandy victims
Up to 600 families could be housed at former post in coming weeks BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie, surrounded by federal, state, county and municipal workers, talks about plans for a post-Sandy New Jersey at the FEMA hub in Middletown on Nov. 5. KEITH HEUMILLER Hundreds of area residents displaced by superstorm…
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Hazlet Rec to serve Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 20
The Hazlet Recreation Commission will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 5-8 p.m. at the James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave. This dinner is designed to help at-risk residents and the elderly enjoy a wholesome nutritious dinner and bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to our citizens. Residents will share in this…
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Mobile offices will help consumers with storm-related issues Nov. 15
NJ Dept. of Banking staff will offer information, help with filing claims OCEAN TOWNSHIP — To assist consumers who have suffered property loss as a result of Hurricane Sandy, the state Department of Banking and Insurance will have staff members available at locations in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties Thursday, Nov. 15, between 9 a.m.…
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Freshman class
With fall here, new models are ready to rev up. Here are the latest automotive nameplates premiering for 2013. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2012 ACURA ILX I f you’re one of the growing number of buyers returning to dealers’ showrooms in several years, you’ll find an assortment of never-before seen cars. As they say,…
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Tom’s Ford helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy
Tom’s Ford has been a partner in the community since it opened and this year will be no different, starting with helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company has felt the destruction of this event, as a few of the staff members have lost their homes. The company plans to stand by their staff…
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Local dealer announces grand opening in Toms River
The World Family of Dealers announces the grand opening of World Volkswagen Toms River. This grand opening celebration event was held Oct. 26, 27 and 29. All were invited to visit the grand opening event. There was entertainment, catered food by Tiffany’s restaurant, free gifts, and a chance to win a 50-inch flat screen TV.…
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A shadow shrinks
As home prices rise, a smaller ‘shadow inventory’ gives a brighter outlook Finally, some bright housing news. Prices nationally rose 2.5 percent this past June, according to CoreLogic Inc., a Santa Ana, Calif., housing research firm. Moreover, prices at the end of the second quarter jumped from the previous quarter by percent increases not seen…
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