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In the Service
Army Pvt. Daniel J. Tworkoski, son of Michelle Tworkoski of Jackson, has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consisted of basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). During basic training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, military customs and…
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$374M budget unveiled by Ocean freeholders
The Ocean County Board of Freeholders recently unveiled the 2010 county budget – a spending package that is down by almost $10 million and provides the funding to continue core services for more than 560,000 residents, according to a press release. “This spending measure takes into consideration our economic times and comes with some very…
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Planning Board approves subdivision in split vote
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — At a time when few developers are putting up new construction, one area builder is likely to go ahead with plans for a major subdivision. “He wants to build,” said Mark Williams, the attorney who represents Majestic Contracting. “He wants to build when he can, but even…
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Blood-sucking plant sings in flower shop
PLUMSTED — New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road, will present the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” on March 5-6 at 7 p.m. and on March 7 at 2 p.m. Admission will be $8 on March 5-6 and $6 on March 7. “Little Shop of Horrors” tells the story of Seymour, the clumsy employee of Mushnik’s…
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Free home repairs program to be offered in Plumsted
PLUMSTED — Free exterior home repairs for low-income homeowners in Plumsted will be one of numerous programs and services to be offered when the Township Committee formally endorses a partnership with Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity. Mayor Ron Dancer said the endorsement is expected to come at the committee’s March 3 public meeting. According to…
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Join the fight against cancer
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life kickoff rally set for Feb. 25 Now is the time to join the 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event that celebrates the lives of people who are surviving cancer and remembers those lost to the disease. Residents from Plumsted, New…
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There’s no place like home for disabled vet and family
Habitat for Humanity seeks donations to make dream house come true BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Leonard Cottrell and his 3- year-old son William barely know each other. Top: Millstone Township firefighter Mark Mains secures insulation in the Habitat for Humanity house that is being built in Millstone. Above: Leonard Cottrell (l) and his wife…
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Homeowners face $150 hike in municipal taxes
Howell officials struggle with increased costs, less state aid & less revenue BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Howell officials have proposed a preliminary 2010 municipal budget that includes no layoffs of or furloughs for Howell employees. But under the proposed budget, the municipal purposes tax rate will jump from 28.2 cents to 32.5 cents…
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Cut in aid will force Jackson to use surplus
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Arecent announcement by Gov. Chris Christie will suspend state aid payments to most New Jersey school districts for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year and compel administrators to use their district’s surplus and reserve funds for current operating expenses. In published reports, Christie said he took the action in…
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