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Trotta appreciates support received on Election Day
I want to thank the residents of Plumsted Township for their support in the Nov. 6 Township Committee election. I am humbled by the results. I look forward to working for each of you over the next three years, whether you supported me or not. I also want to take this opportunity to thank our…
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CODA
The 2012 race is finally over — get set for 2016 GREG BEAN I f you thought we might get a breather after the big election on Nov. 6, let me ask you two questions. One: How many times have you heard the words “fiscal cliff” in the last week? Two: Did you happen to…
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GUEST COLUMN
Creative expression may be therapeutic for veterans ORD ELLIOTT No matter how well-adjusted returning or returned veterans appear, they are likely carrying wounds that cut deep, and that pain sticks with them for the rest of their lives When I came back from the Vietnam War, I filed all that pain away as “personal,” but…
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Local hero did not have to walk alone after devastating injury
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Colin Pascik MONROE — U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik faced a long road to recovery after losing both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan, but it was one he did not have to walk alone. The Monroe native, who recently paid a visit to the Monroe Township Middle…
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Share your cherished traditions
Do you remember the excitement of lighting the eighth menorah candle; listening for reindeer hooves on the roof; being allowed to stay up to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve; celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa; offering food and chanting the Buddha’s teachings? Does your family have a special holiday or festival tradition…
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Loads of Hope eases plight of those without power
Mobile programs provided free laundry service, device recharging to residents BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Many residents left without power as a result of Post-Tropical Storm Sandy were concerned about the basics — having enough food, batteries, flashlights and candles to last until power was restored. For Maureen Bedard of Eatontown and Jola Osborne of…
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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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Gotto elected Howell mayor; Guz captures council seat
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Howell voters have elected Republican William Gotto to serve as the mayor of the municipality beginning in January. According to unofficial election results provided by Monmouth County, Gotto won the four-year term in the Nov. 6 election with 11,128 votes. The results of the election will remain unofficial until they…
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