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The 2012 race is finally over — get set for 2016
CODA GREG BEAN If 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 notice that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida and…
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Storm displaces R.B. Primary School students
Students in grades pre-K-3 move to middle school while repairs are underway BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer RED BANK — Students in grades pre- K through 3 are sharing space at Red Bank Middle School until repairs are complete at the Red Bank Primary School, which sustained flood damage during the Oct. 29 superstorm, district…
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Sandy mobilizes VNA outreach to community
Staff checks on medicines, emergency supplies in place at shelters BY ELLEN MONTEMARANO Correspondent Marie Perillo (r) and Leonora Chojnowski, registered nurses with the VNA Health Group, provide support to an evacuated resident during superstorm Sandy. Reports of the impending superstorm set the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG) staff into motion even before Sandy…
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Evacuees take shelter at Monmouth Park
FEMA plans call for transitioning those displaced into temporary housing BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Ben Garrison, of Central Jersey Mechanic in Long Branch, installs a water line for public showers as part of the temporary shelter accommodations at the Monmouth Park grandstand in Oceanport on Nov. 10. The racetrack is being used to provide…
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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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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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McLoone’s to host Thanksgiving brunch for Sea Bright residents
Residents of Sea Bright, one of the hardest hit areas by Oct. 29 superstorm Sandy, are invited to a free Thanksgiving Day Brunch at Gibbs Hall at Fort Monmouth from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. McLoone’s restaurants will be donating the food for the brunch and the staff will be volunteering their time to serve…
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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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Daniella Izzo of South Brunswick High School competes on the balance beam during the Nov. 10 NJSIAA Central Jersey Section II championships held at Hillsborough High School. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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