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Animal shelter sparks concern
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Councilwoman Sapana Shah raised concerns about the township’s animal shelter at the Nov. 23 Edison Township Council meeting. There have been two animal health-related incidents at the shelter this fall. In October, the shelter was temporarily shut down after an inspection determined that 13 dogs and 31 cats needed to be…
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Where motorists spend the most time in traffic
With more cars and trucks on the road, commuters are paying the price with increased travel times. Here’s where to find (or avoid) the worst gridlock while driving. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features It should come as no surprise to commuters that traffic on our nation’s highways is worse than its ever been, due largely…
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Stop and start
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I read or heard there’s a mid-size American car (the U.S. part is important to us) — not a hybrid — that has an automatic cut-off/cuton function for when you’re at stoplights. I haven’t been able to learn what car that is. Can you help? A: The 2014 Chevy Malibu…
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Politz raised bar high for future Lancers gymnasts
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Kristen Politz knew she only had one chance to leave her mark in high school gymnastics. St. John Vianney High School fielded a varsity team for the first time this fall, affording Politz, a senior, an opportunity to prove she is one of the best in the state. The Lancers’…
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Bulldogs, Blue Devils wrap up state football titles
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Both the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and Shore Regional High School football teams won their respective state sectional championships in a convincing manner Dec. 5. Shore Regional rolled up 520 yards on the ground as it downed third-seeded Palmyra (10-2), 56-28, at Kean University to win its second straight NJSIAA…
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State football champions
Top: Shore Regional High School’s Doug Goldsmith powers through the Palmyra High School defense during the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I final Dec. 5 at Kean University in Union. The Blue Devils successfully defended their title, scoring a 56-28 triumph. Above: Shore Regional’s Jack Britton (27) follows his blockers as he runs upfield. SCOTT FRIEDMAN…
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Arcadian Chorale to perform
FREEHOLD — The Arcadian Chorale will return to Freehold Borough for a holiday concert on Dec. 11. The show is sponsored by the Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) and will take place at 7:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 16 McLean St. The chorale, under the musical direction of Marina Alexander,…
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Special needs Boy Scouts seek members
Boy Scout Troop 926 meets every Monday at St. Martha’s Church, Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant, 7:30-8:30 p.m. On Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. they will be accepting applications for differently abled/special needs boys who want to join Boy Scouts. It is an opportunity to make friends and have fun while learning life skills. Boy Scouting,…
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Long Branch looks to revise design guidelines
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH—Future developers in the city’s six redevelopment zones may have to adapt to new design guidelines. That action is the result of the City Council’s authorization for a study to examine the nearly 20-year-old set of design and zoning regulations. During the Nov. 24 council meeting, the council authorized…
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