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We have another good name for a rock band
CODA GREG BEAN I don’t know why Dave Barry decided to quit writing his weekly column for the Miami Herald in 2005, but that was a dark day for readers and jealous newspaper columnists everywhere. Barry was one of the greats, right up there with Mike Royko, and reading his column made me laugh…
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Residents will gather for Howell Day fun
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — The 38th annual Howell Day slated for July 10 has something to offer just about any resident. And one of the event’s biggest attractions in this rough economy is the price of admission — zero. “It’s a free venue for the community,” Howell Parks and Recreation Director…
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Thrills and tradition mix at Freedom Fest Fair
Buy discounted ride and gate admission tickets online BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Freedom Fest State Fair is offering six big days of fun for the entire family at the Horse Park of New Jersey through July 11. The midway, provided by Reithoffer Shows, will feature thrill rides and a separate…
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Bill proposes changes in way victim’s family notified
The Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee has unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would, if enacted into law, change the protocol that police follow when the victim of a motor vehicle accident is unconscious. The bill, A-1812, would require police to notify families when such a situation occurs. At the present time, hospital personnel are…
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Howell delays budget adoption until July 13
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Although Township Council members recently held a public hearing on the 2010 municipal budget, the members of the governing body will not put a final stamp of approval on Howell’s spending plan for the year until their July 13 meeting. Howell Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Filiatreault said…
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Cops’ vigilance leads to arrests
JACKSON — A Cops in Shops grant has provided Jackson police with the ability to increase their capacity to target underage drinking in the community. “At approximately 7:45 p.m. June 25, Jackson Police Officer Mary Nelson and Detective Shawn Hobson were working a plainclothes assignment funded through the Cops in Shops grant, a state-funded program…
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Kruizers to help food pantry
HOWELL — Members of the public are invited to start their engines and head to the Blue Moon Kruizers’ fourth annual “Wheels for Meals” car show that will benefit the Howell Food Pantry. The car show will be held at the Chick-fil-A restaurant, 4881 Route 9 north, Howell, 4-9 p.m. July 10. According to John…
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Michael’s Feat will mark 10 years of aid to families
On July 31 from 1 to 5 p.m., a crowd of more than 300 people is expected to gather at YMCA Camp Arrowhead, Route 520, Marlboro, for the Michael’s Feat 10th annual family picnic to help families of seriously ill newborns. In doing so, these families will help kick off a 10th anniversary celebration for…
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N.J. Society of Professional Journalists honors Greater Media Newspapers
Greater Media Newspapers staff members teamed up to stage a benefit concert at the Stone Pony in December, featuring local and national talent, to raise money for a local food pantry. The newspaper group was recognized for its efforts by the N.J. Society of Professional Journalists with the Stuart and Beverley Awbrey Award. Left to…
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