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Reinstating ‘millionaire’s’ tax might make sense for state
GUEST COLUMN KENNETH J. O’DOWD Iam writing in response to a recent Your Turn guest column (“Even the Playing Field in School Negotiations”) by Marc Gaswirth, Ed.D., assistant superintendent of the Marlboro K-8 School District, that appeared in the Tri-Town News (Feb. 18) and a number of other Greater Media Newspapers publications over the past…
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State removes equine virus quarantines from area farms
HOWELL — Quarantines at five Monmouth County farms and one farm in Gloucester County for possible equine herpes virus have been lifted, according to the state Department of Agriculture. All of the farms were considered to be at high risk for the virus, which spreads quickly in horses. Two horses at the Sweet Dreams Farm…
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Kimball Closet moves to new space in Jackson
JACKSON — Kimball Closet, one of three thrift shops that operate in support of Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, has moved to a spacious new location in Jackson’s Prospect Plaza. Located at 255 South New Prospect Road in Jackson, Kimball Closet has more than doubled in size from its prior location — growing from 1,200 square…
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Democratic Club endorses Kafton, Giblin, Krakower
JACKSON — The Jackson Democratic Club has unanimously endorsed the slate of Mike Kafton for mayor and Sean Giblin and Marvin Krakower for Township Council in the May 11 municipal election. In the nonpartisan election, Kafton, Giblin and Krakower are running on the Strong Leadership, Lower Taxes, Real Results ticket. In a press release, Democratic…
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Westlake takes pride in hosting golf event
High school players are tested on Jackson course BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Westlake Golf and Country Club, Jackson, was proud to host the recent Ocean County Golf Championships that tested the skills of golfers from 18 high schools in the county. JACKSON — The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson played host…
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Emergency responders cited by Jackson council
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Members of the Jackson First Aid Squad and employees of Quality Medical Transport are giving residents firstrate medical services, according to municipal officials. Representatives of those organizations were recognized for the their efforts during the April 13 meeting of the Jackson Township Council. “We enjoy honoring people who…
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Woman alleged to have stolen checks from father
On April 22, Lorie Langridge, 47, of Jackson, was arrested by detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office on a complaint charging her with second-degree theft. The arrest follows a joint investigation that was conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with the Wall Township Police Department. According to a press release from…
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