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Mustangs back in charge in A North tennis
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Colts Neck High School’s Gabby Roth smacks a forehand shot back toward her opponent during the Cougars’ Central Jersey Group III state sectional tournament match against Jackson Liberty High School on Oct. 4. The No. 13 seed Cougars upset No. 4 seed Jackson Liberty, 3.5 to 1.5. Roth won her…
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The most preventable car thefts
Despite automakers’ most novel schemes to make today’s cars more theft-proof, common sense is unfortunately still not among a model’s standard features. Witness the fact that a growing number of auto thefts are being caused by owners who leave the keys inside while parked. The National Insurance Crime Bureau in Des Plaines, Ill., reports that…
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business briefs
The owners of the Happy Day Farm, Olivia and Tim Stockel, were recently joined by the members of the Manalapan Township Committee for a ribbon cutting ceremony and the official opening of the first agri-tourism business in Manalapan. The 10-acre corn maze named “Jerseywood” is complete with silhouettes of New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen, Jon…
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What to ask an agent
Your agent is going to help you find the right home, in the right neighborhood, for the right price. Here’s how to find the right one A good agent is your guide to finding your dream home, so you want to choose the right one for you. Once you’ve found a few likely candidates, you…
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Wyn McHugh Kern
Mrs. Kern, 55, of Wall Township, died Oct. 3, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in New Milford, she resided in Manalapan prior to moving to Wall Township last year. She was employed as an instructional assistant in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools for many years. Mrs. Kern was predeceased by her husband,…
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Rising home values, declining homeownership creates divide
How the housing market is affecting inequality in the U.S. Rising home prices alongside declining homeownership rates likely are contributing to worsening inequality in the United States, according to new research from the National Association of Realtors. On one hand, rising home prices in many metros in recent years have helped homeowners all over the…
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Jose Ferreira Panarra
Mr. Panarra, 71, of Howell, died suddenly Sept. 15, 2012, while in Portugal. He was born and raised in Vila Boa Do Mondego, Provence Celerico da Beira, Portugal; lived in Brazil; and came to the U.S. in 1961. He was employed as a painter for General Motors, Linden, for more than 25 years, retiring in…
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Pets and the price of real estate
Own a dog? It might make your housing options harder to find — and more expensive By Erik J. Martin CTW Features It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there when it comes to real estate — especially if you you’re a dog owner who’s looking to rent. Recently published data from rental site Redfin found that…
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Rebecca Morris Faughnan
Mrs. Faughnan, 85, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 26, 2012, at home. Born in Reading, Pa., she lived in Elizabeth before moving to Freehold 24 years ago. She was a former member of the Epworth Methodist Church. She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol during World War II and served as an adult…
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