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Sen. Sweeney deserves no sympathy
While recent years have found most New Jersey residents distraught and filled with uncertainty, we finally have something to laugh about. It seems state Senate President Steve Sweeney thought he was brilliant enough to make a deal with the devil and somehow not get burned. Sen. Sweeney’s (recent) rant shows what a colossal idiot he…
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Woman receives 15 years for role in trooper’s death
Charges against male driver of vehicle that struck, killed officer remain unresolved On July 8, state Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mellaci Jr., sitting in Freehold, sentenced Diana Hoffman, 30, of Blackwood, to a prison term of 15 years, with a five-year period of parole ineligibility, for her role in the death of New Jersey…
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School transportation to be discussed July 19
JACKSON — In an effort to create more efficient transportation routes, the Jackson School District is considering a plan to consolidate neighborhood bus stops district-wide and possibly eliminate courtesy busing in limited areas very close to the Holman Elementary School and Jackson Liberty High School. Courtesy busing is bus transportation the school district provides at…
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Dental care pays dividends in overall health
Postponing checkups can have serious consequences, hygienist warns BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Dental hygienist Deborah Locke, of Marlboro, chats with a patient at the office of Dr. William Moskowitz and Dr. Ryan Pannorfi in Aberdeen Township. Locke is passionate about getting out the message on the importance of dental hygiene and checkups. ERIC SUCAR staff While…
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Howell will reassess properties in town
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Howell officials are planning to conduct what they are calling a hybrid reassessment of properties in Howell this year. Township Manager Helene Schlegel said that because of a disparity between the assessed value and market value of more than 70 percent of Howell’s properties, the town will conduct the reassessment.…
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Car show washed away
A heavy downpour that swept through central New Jersey on the evening of July 8 caused a Cruise Night car show at the Jackson Crossing shopping center in Jackson to be washed away. Visitors were left to cross a wet parking lot under the cover of an umbrella. ERIC SUCAR staff
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The Old Bridge Fall Baseball League is accepting team and individual applications for players ages 8-15 for the 2011 fall season. Games will be played on Saturdays and weeknights at Geick Park, Veterans Park and Mannino Park. Teams are formed in early August; season starts Sept. 10. Registration required by July 15. Fees are $100…
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Four Bombers headed to the Snapple Bowl
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Four Sayreville War Memorial High School players and one Old Bridge High School player will represent their respective teams in the Snapple Bowl on July 21 at Kean University. The annual game pits all-star teams from Middlesex and Union counties against each other, with proceeds from the event going to the Lakeview…
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