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Obama isn’t to blame for rise in gas prices
A am writing in response to your March 22 editorial cartoon, which appears to reflect the recent Republican talking point that President Obama is directly to blame for rising gas prices. Putting aside numerous recent reports that such rises are most likely the result of Wall Street speculation in combination with the recent threats of…
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An email to Gov. Christie: Tenure must end
I n 1910, New Jersey was the first state to start a form of teacher tenure. Please institute a way of discarding this cocoon of irresponsibility that does not apply to any other form of union employment except teachers. Tenure stands for Teachers Extolling Nutty Union Regulation Enforcement. Let the teachers emerge into the freedom…
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The Trayvon Martin shooting: a time to reflect
I am hoping that the tragedy of the Trayvon Martin incident and all of the ensuing drama will become a teachable moment for all of us and also a call to reflect on our own reactions to the story. On social media, thousands of people were posting the message, “Justice for Trayvon,” with an account…
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Monmouth U looking for memorabilia
Monmouth University’s Student Government Association (SGA) is collecting Universitymemorabilia for a display on campus. Sought are donations such as:• Athletic jerseys• Sports equipment and novelties• Artwork• Photos• Trophies• Apparel• Campus posters• China or glassware• Monmouth University hats SGA is contacting clubs, organizations, faculty, staff, alumni, as well as friends of Monmouth University to find items…
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Eatontown, Monmouth Beach agree to shared court
Agreement will save Monmouth Beach $50K, net $50K for Eatontown BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — A shared service agreement to transfer court services from Monmouth Beach to the municipal court in Eatontown went into effect this week. The Eatontown Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the agreement at its March 28 meeting. The…
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Nontraditional students eligible for $1,250 Eastern Monmouth Chamber scholarships
Applications are now available for the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) scholarships to be awarded in June by the chamber’s Educational Foundation. Awards will be made to nontraditional students: those in vocational fields, students at least 25 years old and returning to school after their academic work has been interrupted, and students transitioning…
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Legislators stump for education, tax reforms
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Assemblywomen Mary Pat Angelini (l-r) and Caroline Casagrande listen as Sen. Jennifer Beck, all representing the 11th District, addresses a Town Hall meeting held in Ocean Township on March 28. KENNY WALTER OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Legislators in the 11th District said last week the Legislature is working on sweeping changes to…
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Funding sought for second phase of housing projects
L.B. Housing Authority applies to state tax-credit program for Gregory School, Wilson projects BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer An architectural rendering of the Gregory School redevelopment project LONG BRANCH — Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) officials are hoping to repeat the success they had last year when the authority was awarded funding for the first phase…
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