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Plumsted officials honor CERT graduates
PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Committee recently presented certificates of recognition to the second graduating class of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a volunteer service trained in various topics relating to emergency responses. The team members are trained in light search and rescue, firefighting, first aid, emergency procedures for disaster preparedness, team organization, disaster…
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Seniors bid farewell at Jackson high schools
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson Liberty High School salutatorian Amanda Cromwell addresses her classmates during graduation ceremonies at the school on June 25. DAVE BENJAMIN JACKSON — The community’s two high schools said goodbye to a total of 739 seniors during graduation ceremonies at Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School on…
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Nicholas Roszak of Howell has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa. He is a senior majoring in accountancy. Ashley Lyle of the New Egypt section of Plumsted received a Bachelor of Science in management from Widener University, Chester, Pa. Michelle Bandes of Lakewood graduated from Pace…
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Eliminating homestead rebates will cause hardships
AARP believes that taxes should be based on an individual’s income and that property taxes should be affordable. New Jersey’s state budget will eliminate Homestead Property Tax Rebates this year, causing hardship for many of our most vulnerable citizens. The loss of this rebate will affect hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents, and many…
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Businesses had reasons to join health care lawsuit
Just a few months ago, President Barack Obama signed the health care bill into law, amid much fanfare in Washington. But in Trenton, we are hearing a different tune from small business owners. They are asking, “How much is this going to cost me, how can I opt out, isn’t there any way to stop…
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Mayor says furloughs are not on the table in Lakewood in 2010
Because of my proactive stance on the budget, Lakewood is finding itself in a better financial position than some neighboring towns. For this reason, we do not have to institute Furlough Fridays at this point. By controlling spending, we have been able to offer no tax increase to our taxpayers. At the same time, it…
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Wind energy can help N.J. kick fossil fuel habit
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) released the final results of its 18-month ecological survey of the waters off New Jersey— one of the precursors to developing an offshore wind farm in this state. This is an important step forward for wind energy in New Jersey. Without a doubt, the biggest threat to…
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Museum teaches children about local history
Another school year has ended and so have the class trips to the MacKenzie Museum and the old Ardena Public School No. 2. It was a pleasure seeing the children this year, and we want you to know that your children were polite and well-behaved. We hope they enjoyed their visit as much as we…
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Castellano family thanks community
I can find no words in my heart to truly express what I am feeling today. The outpouring of love and support from so many, many people has touched me in a place that I did not know even existed. I could never begin to thank everyone for all that has been done for…
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