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Howell pedestrian’s death lands driver in prison
On Aug. 27, Dineshkumar Patel, 39, of Ocean Township, was sentenced to a three-year state prison term for the second-degree crime of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death. The charge stems from a fatal motor vehicle vs. pedestrian hit-and-run collision that occurred during the early morning hours of Aug.…
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FirstEnergy offering grants to stimulate classroom learning
FirstEnergy Corp.’s New Jersey operating company, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), is again offering mathematics, science and technology grants to educators and youth group leaders. The grants, available to teachers in prekindergarten through grade 12, support classroom projects and teacher professional development initiatives. The deadline to apply for a grant is Sept. 20. Any…
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Route 539 scheduled for fix-ups
PLUMSTED — Sections of Route 539 in Plumsted and Manchester townships will be rebuilt and upgraded in the coming months. Work will begin later this year at the intersection of county routes 537 and 539 in Plumsted, where left-turn lanes will be added in all four directions, said Freeholder John P. Kelly, director of Law…
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Credit card companies facing tighter regulation on campus
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Companies that offer credit card services often visit college campuses in an effort to attract new customers. In New Jersey, the Division of Consumer Affairs has notified all public and private colleges that a new law that took effect in May is regulating that practice. Under the Credit Card Solicitation Act,…
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IRS highlights jobs for new graduates
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube that is dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS. “Whether you are a veteran or a recent college graduate, the IRS is a great place to work and build a career. The IRS…
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Utility’s new plant on line in Jackson
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority’s new water plant is up and running with state-of-the-art technology, greater efficiency and higher output to serve the utility’s customers. The plant went on line in June. “We are calling it the New Manhattan Street Water Plant and it is on London…
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Playground equipment dedicated
JACKSON — There are new tunnels to crawl through, slides to swish down and wiggly bridges to stomp on at the St. Aloysius School playground. The recent addition at St. Aloysius is similar to other school playgrounds, with one difference. “This difference can be seen on a plaque placed proudly on the wall, which reads,…
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John Barrymore portrayed at GCU
As part of its “Biographies From the Court” series, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, will welcome St. George Productions of Medford, N.Y. to present an afternoon of tea and stories with famed Shakespearean actor “John Barrymore.” The interactive theatrical performances and tea parties bring to life figures from the past. Barrymore will regale his good friend…
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Legacy of saving animals lives on
Fund in late animal control officer’s name helps rehabilitate rescued horses BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Destiny, a 10-year-old standardbred mare found in a backyard neglect situation, has a second chance at life as a result of a fund set up in honor of the late Mary Klink. MILLSTONE — One year after the death of…
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