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Health care law another step in an overly intrusive government
I have never been as pessimistic about the future of this country as I am now, after the Supreme Court ruling on health care. The American Revolution was a rebellion against an all-powerful king who thought he could regulate their lives and tax them at his will. This country was formed by the Founding Fathers,…
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Kids of all ages — and breeds
Revelers at the Freedom Fest State Fair, held in Upper Freehold July 10-15, ride high on the Tango. PHOTOS BY SARA WALLACH A goat being exhibited along with other livestock checks out the scene at the fair.
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Hourglass turns for Millstone sand mines
Town’s four sand mines receive renewed or extended permits BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The governing body voted 4-0 to renew or extend the permits for sand mines in town at the July 18 Township Committee meeting. Three of the four sand mines had permits renewed for two years, while the fourth was granted…
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Free-wheeling fun
A staple at any carnival, the Ferris wheel was among a multitude of rides and attractions at the Freedom Fest State Fair in Upper Freehold, held July 10-15. For more photos, see page 6. SARA WALLACH
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Freedom Fest highlights horses
Among other fun pursuits, state fair hosted equine events BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent I n addition to the rides, vendors, music and other attractions, the Freedom Fest State Fair (FFSF) has also highlighted the equine industry. This year, when the FFSF returned to the Horse Park of New Jersey after a one-year hiatus from that…
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Millstone mayor: Fireworks won’t be treated lightly
Mayor Nancy Grbelja warned that this is the last year during which Millstone residents could set off fireworks with impunity over the Fourth of July holiday. At the July 18 Township Committee meeting, Grbelja said that although the township does have an ordinance in place prohibiting fireworks, the New Jersey State Police — which provides…
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County begins cleanup of mess left behind in Allentown Lake
DEP says necessary cleanup confined to one area BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Allentown residents displeased with debris left behind in Connine’s Mill Pond may have been heartened last week as county workers brought in a barge and gargantuan excavator to clean up the mess left by the bridge and dam replacement project. “I’m glad…
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Marlene Moschera (l) and her 3-year-old grandson Tyler Moschera, both of Allentown, watch county workers in the process of removing debris from Connine’s Mill Pond. For more photos, see page 16. ERIC SUCAR staff
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See the Intrepid with the Republican Club
The Plumsted Township Republican Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City on either Aug. 8 or Aug. 14. A date will be selected once 45 participants sign up. If interested, email [email protected] and select a date. The fee is $50 for adults, $47 for…
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