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BYC student dance slated for Dec. 18
The Brick Youth Club (BYC) will hold a dance on Dec. 18. There will be more dances announced soon, going into 2010. Dances are open to middle school students only.A ll dances begin at 7 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Reservations for dances are necessary and will be taken from the Monday prior to…
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IRS announces 2010 standard mileage rates
The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: • 50 cents…
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Tax guide features recovery tax breaks
IRS Publication 17 aims to help people save on ’09 taxes Taxpayers can get the most out of new recovery tax breaks and get a jump on preparing their 2009 federal income tax returns by consulting a newly revised comprehensive tax guide now available on IRS.gov. “IRS Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Guide, is…
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County freeholder reports jail expansion on schedule
Work on the 140,000-square-foot expansion of the Ocean County Jail in Toms River continues to move forward on schedule, according to county officials. “The project continues to move along smoothly,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as director of law and public safety. “We expect that it will be completed on time…
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Recovering from trauma, survivor finds ‘Heaven Exists’
Book chronicles woman’s physical and spiritual journey after riding accident BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Life has changed dramatically for Little Silver resident Noelle Mc- Neil, whose recovery from a nearfatal accident is chronicled in her inspirational new book. Noelle McNeil plans a career as a motivational speaker after recovering from a brain injury. This…
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Brick Recreation Mat Rats update
Brick Recreation Mat Rats I stretched their record to 4-0 in the Jersey Shore Junior Wrestling League with a pair of victories over Howell I, 54-31, and Howell II, 90-13, on Dec. 12 at Howell. Rob Ruggiero at 130 pounds and Tyler Clayton at 90 pinned both of their opponents and Joe Ghione at 95…
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Authorities warn of email scam involving H1N1 vaccine registration
Area law enforcement authorities are advising residents of a phishing scam that asks residents to create a profile online for the state swine flu H1N1 vaccination registration program. According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, fraudulent emails are being sent telling the recipient to register online with the CDC in…
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Green Dragons girls hoops looks to rebuild
Brick Township High School girls basketball player Lauren McElroy isn’t looking back to last season as she prepares for Friday’s opener at home against Toms River North. And the 5-foot, 8-inch senior forward hopes her team can continue the success she enjoyed during soccer season as the goalie. “I just hope we can carry it…
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New license plate scanner system will aid police, mayor says
Patrol car device will check for outstanding criminal warrants BY BILL MILLER Correspondent BRICK TOWNSHIP — New equipment that would allow township police to scan license plates into a computerized database was the topic of considerable debate at a recent Township Council meeting. The scanner is a camera mounted on a police car that photographs…
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