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District opts for contract drivers
Contracts not renewed in cost-cutting move BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Without the renewal of six school bus drivers’ contracts, the district will use drivers from contractors that provide transportation services for nonpublic school students. “As a result of these economic times, we could no longer afford to provide drivers internally, and…
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Memorial service honors those lost on Hindenburg
Amemorial service was held last week to remember the individuals who perished in the Hindenburg disaster 72 years ago in Ocean County. Dr. Horst Schirmer (left) of Baltimore, whose father, Max Schirmer, helped design the propellers and rudders for the German airship Hindenburg, shares his memories of his flights aboard the airship with Robert Buchanan…
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Project is sweet success
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Kisses for Cops campaign has been deemed a success in Jackson. The event was designed to draw attention to National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 26 through May 2. School Resource Officer John Pejoski of the Jackson Police Department said, “The program asked students from all of…
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Local girl wins Jersey Shore Idol
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A little girl with a big voice achieved her first milestone on the road to success when she came in first place at the Guild Theatreworks’ production of Our Jersey Shore Idol Contest. The event, which was held March 28 at Veterans Memorial Elementary School, Brick Township, was Lianah St. Ana’s first…
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Holes in two pipes thought to be source of tritium leaks
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer LACEY TOWNSHIP — Engineers at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station have pinpointed the source of several tritium leaks, a plant spokesman said. “We have narrowed it to two pipes,” spokesman David Benson said. “One pipe had a five-eighths-of-an-inch hole in an 8- inch carbon steel pipe; the other…
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Real-life ‘Rain Man’ shines in area visit
Asavant is defined as a person with developmental disorders who may have one or more areas of expertise, ability or brilliance that are in contrast with the individual’s overall limitations. Kim Peek, on whom the 1988 movie “Rain Man” was based, was in Edison recently for a speaking engagement. While there may be many savants…
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Two-lot subdivision approved
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — A two-lot subdivision on Denmark Lane off Green Valley Road has received Planning Board approval. The application filed by Eli Weinstein had been the subject of several hearings before the board. Denmark Lane, which is a cul-de-sac, will not be extended. The two homes to be constructed will…
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In the Service
Air Force Airman Patrick M. Riordan II, son of Sue Cook and Patrick Riordan of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles…
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Planners direct applicant to Jackson zoning board
JACKSON — The Planning Board has voted 9-0 to send an application that proposes the construction of a residential subdivision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. A discussion about which board has jurisdiction on the application took place at the Planning Board’s April 20 meeting. The applicant, Sunnybrook Estates, is represented by attorney Steven Pepe,…
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