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October Spookfests
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Tis the season for Oktoberfests, hayrides, apple harvests and pumpkin picking. But for Halloween enthusiasts, it’s also time for terror! There are loads of unique, ghostly attractions in New Jersey and the surrounding area. Asbury Park Zombie Walk: On Oct. 6, thousands of zombies will flock to the Asbury Park Boardwalk…
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Baseball or taxes: Which should we choose?
I can understand borrowing money in the form of bonds for road work or maintenance to the Red Bank Water Utility, or even a fire truck that will save lives … but borrowing $2.2 million for turf baseball fields, isn’t that a little insensitive? Do the mayor, council and administrator of Red Bank not realize…
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America’s most dangerous city is about to get worse
CODA GREG BEAN You’ve got to wonder what Camden will look like in 10 years, but it’s a pretty good guess it will look like one of those post-apocalyptic cities on “The Walking Dead.” It’s well on its way to that state now, with row after row of abandoned, burned-out buildings, crumbled infrastructure and crime-ridden…
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Critics slam FMERA’s new committee criteria
Authority opts for less local presence, adds professionals to advisory committees BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — New membership criteria adopted by the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) that cuts local representation on advisory committees drew criticism at the authority’s last meeting. The new criteria adopted by FMERA allows for one local…
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T.F. district plugs into electronic devices at school
Students, teachers will integrate devices into learning, lessons BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Students may soon be able to bring their laptops, smartphones and tablets to school under a new policy being implemented by the Tinton Falls Public School District. Superintendent of Schools John Russo announced plans last week to install a…
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Seeds of hope surround survivors
Thousands join grassroots efforts to help those affected by breast cancer BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Thirteen mortgage payments, 18 rent payments, 21 electric bills, 14 gas bills, 11 medical co-payments: Paid. Car payments, medical equipment, phone bills, water bills, cable bills … For some local breast cancer patients, such costs have been taken care…
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Oct. 7 gala benefits Joan Dancy & PALS Foundation
John Geiger & Friends will host the 2nd Annual Wine & Tapas Tasting Gala to benefit the Joan Dancy and PALS (People with ALS) Foundation 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Deal Golf and Country Club, Deal. The event will feature culinary fare and spirits and wines from around the world, a gift…
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