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New law stiffens penalties for swatting perpetrators
A bill that designates swatting as a felony and establishes more stringent punishments for the crime has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. “It is time to send a message that this is not going to be treated lightly,” said Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (D-Camden, Gloucester), who sponsored the bill and was himself the…
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Adoptive families find ‘the gift of one another’
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Dan Rasmussen, of Tinton Falls, and his newly adopted son, Michael, 2, share a happy moment during the Monmouth Vicinage National Adoption Day, held at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Despite some gloomy weather, officials, parents and children alike never let the…
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Squad merger ups ranks, ability to serve community
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The merger of two local emergency response squads has proven successful, resulting in an increase in volunteers and the ability to handle more calls, according to a rescue squad official. The Matawan First Aid and Rescue Squad and the South Aberdeen EMS merged to form the Bayshore EMS in…
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Comics fascinate fans, not just ‘nerds’
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Phillip Vazquez, 24, explains why the new comic series “I Hate Fairyland” is one of his favorite new additions at The Record Store in Howell. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Standing among the tens of thousands of comic books that line the main aisle of The Record Store in Howell, Phillip…
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Circle BMW accepting holiday food donations for FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties
Circle BMW in Eatontown, the region’s premier BMW dealership, announces they are accepting donations of nonperishable food items throughout November and December to support The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This is the seventh year that Circle BMW has opened its doors to the community in support of the FoodBank. Donations of nonperishable food…
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Big or small?
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Bigger tires or smaller tires for a new SUV I’m buying? It can go either way. I won’t be off-roading or anything like that. What’s your preference? A: Smaller. They’re better from a fuel-economy perspective, and they’re almost always quieter. They cost less, too. Q: My brakes feel a lot…
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Fuelish behavior
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Many motorists think their cars’ MPG ratings are inaccurate, but they may only have themselves to blame Most every new-car ad that notes a vehicle’s estimated fuel economy bears a variation of the phrase, “your mileage may vary,” which has become a modern-day catchall expression for verbal waffling. Indeed, according…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Jackson office was recognized for outstanding industry performance during the month of October. The office led the entire company for new home sales, and also led its region, which consists of locations throughout parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties, for new home dollar volume.…
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Patrick Ewing selling New Jersey home for more than $6.9 million
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. announces that Michele Kolsky-Assatly, an award-winning affiliated sales associate, has been selected to market and sell a private manor owned by retired Hall of Fame basketball player and NBA coach Patrick Ewing. The luxurious property is situated on 1.8 acres in Cresskill. Located in…
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