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An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it
Coda • GREG BEAN As an admitted American car nut, I’ve watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. General Motors, which had already gotten $17.4 billion in loans from the government, said it needs another $16.6 billion to keep the…
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Residents want utility to replace green buffer
Council will petition BPU on tree removal BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Residents of Claire Court in Matawan are upset about the removal of a buffer of trees and shrubs, which formerly screened their properties. MATAWAN — Residents of Claire Court continue to vent at Jersey Central Power & Light Co.…
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3-D works a first for art guild
The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury is holding its first 3- D exhibit. The showfeatures 84 works in a wide range of mediums, including glass, wood, paper, clay, metal, as well as installation art, multimedia and photo collage. The works of some 50 artists vary widely, embracing traditional, nonrepresentational and abstract pieces. “Dentelle Rouge…
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MCAC brings new members on board
RED BANK — The Monmouth County Arts Council held its annual meeting at the Monmouth Museum on Jan. 21with member arts groups and artists voting unanimously on board members for the next three-year term. The slate for 2009 includes three returning directors: Jennifer Anderson of Monmouth Beach, a fundraising consultant and community organizer who has…
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NOTES
Linda Neff, from the Castle of Dreams animal rescue in Aberdeen, gets some lovin’ from D.Jay during the Super Pet Expo in Edison on Feb. 7. The Matawan-Aberdeen Educational Foundation, along with various PTOs/PTSOs of the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, is co-sponsoring Family Fun Night 6-10 p.m. Feb. 26. Tickets are $20 in advance and…
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Art in the Garden at Dearborn Market
HOLMDEL — Dearborn Market announces its free Art in the Garden event taking place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 and March 1. This a chance to escape the winter doldrums and enjoy the blooming flowerand plant-filled 11,000-square-foot greenhouse as well as the art of local Monmouth County artisans, according…
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Middletown joins in Read Across America
MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee is encouraging residents to celebrate Read Across America on March 2. Mayor Pamela Brightbill presented a proclamation marking this special day to Middletown Library Director Susan O’Neal at the Feb. 17 Township Committee meeting. The annual celebration of reading, conducted nationwide by the National Education Association (NJEA), honors the late…
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Police arrest alleged stuffed-animal thief
Suspect allegedly took items, led police on lengthy chase BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Aman who allegedly stole stuffed animals from a Sayreville gas station led police on a 25-mile-car chase through five municipalities before crashing his car in Matawan last week. Old Bridge police followed the alleged thief, Khalil Lockett, 20, throughout the pursuit…
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DOT announces Rte. 36 traffic changes
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) announced upcoming traffic pattern changes on Route 36 in Hazlet and Union Beach. The traffic shifts are due to the ongoing construction of the new Route 36 culvert over Flat Creek. As of Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, all Route 36 traffic will be shifted to the north side…
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