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SONIC, America’s Drive-in, is sharing some of the world’s craziest record-breaking feats this November with its consumers. In partnership with Creative Consumer Concepts and Guinness World Records, SONIC is launching the SONIC Edition: Guinness World Records book collection as part of a Wacky Pack Kids’ Meal. The collection includes four books: Wacky Records, Transportation and…
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Construction work is continuing on the interior of the Ice World Family Ice Arena on Route 547, Howell. This new sports venue is expected to be home to high school ice hockey teams, figure skating competitions and open public skating. ERIC SUCAR staff
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• “Men Are Dogs” by Joe Simonelli will be performed Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. through Nov. 21 at The Grange Theater, 4860 Route 9, Howell. There will be a special Saturday matinee at 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets are $15. Student and senior discounts are available.…
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Packages may have been part of fraud
JACKSON — A pair of packages that law enforcement authorities initially treated as suspicious items were eventually determined not to be a threat to any individuals. The packages were delivered to a resident of Violet Lane in the 60-Acre Reserve development on Nov. 3. Jackson police Capt. David Newman said the person who received the…
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Jackson Food Pantry extends drop-off days
The Jackson Food Pantry will be open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. to make it easier for community members to drop off donations. The November dates are Nov. 13 and Nov. 27. All are welcome to bring in donations and receive a tour of the pantry.…
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• Jackson Mayor Mike Reina will host a Meet the Mayor session at 7 p.m. Nov 29 in the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway. Reina will be joined by tax collector Michael Campbell. Members of the public may stop by and ask questions of the mayor or the tax collector.
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Food pantry needs turkey donations
The Jackson Women of Today’s food pantry is in need of turkey donations to accommodate this year’s Thanksgiving holiday needs. Turkeys may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at the food pantry in the Department of Public Works building, 10 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson. Details: 732-833-6800.
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Youths sought to be Howell’s Little Elves’
Youth volunteers ages 10 and older in Howell are needed to assist with the annual “Toys to Share Joy” collection effort. Sanctioned by township officials, “Howell’s Little Elves” collect gifts for less fortunate families in Howell. Thousands of gifts are needed as the list continues to grow, according to a press release. Those interested in…
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Land preservation effort will take houses out of Jackson
Ocean County slates Nov. 17 public hearing on Cassville acquisition JACKSON – Ocean County will join with Jackson, the state and the nonprofit Trust for Public Land in preserving almost 300 acres of land off of Route 528 and Perrineville Road in the Cassville section of Jackson. “This purchase again highlights the great work that…
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