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ON CAMPUS
Karlie Baran of Jackson has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania. Paul Cassidy of Howell graduated from the University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut. Michael Parnes of Jackson graduated from the University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut. Gabrielle Ambrozia of Howell…
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Fundraiser will help families
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township First Aid & Rescue Squad No. 1 will host a fundraiser on Aug. 15 in support of two local women who are battling cancer, Jennifer Kirsner and Karen Kinder. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the squad’s headquarters at 16 Kent Road. The…
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Central New Jersey breaks out in Pharoah fever
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brian Skirka and Emilee Carton mingle prior to the Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show held as part of the “Hats and Horses: A Day at the Races” event held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport Aug. 1, the day before the Haskell Invitational. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR At 9 a.m. sharp, the…
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Two sides state views on gas pipeline plan
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Residents from throughout the region converged on the Manchester Township municipal building on July 28 to state their views about a pipeline New Jersey Natural Gas executives are proposing to construct in parts of Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean counties. ANDREW MARTINS/STAFF Residents and municipal officials aired their views about a…
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Distracted driving poses peril on N.J. roads
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Distracted driving, whether it involves a motorist on a cell phone, eating a sandwich, applying makeup or shaving, takes a dangerous toll on New Jersey’s roads. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Distracted driving is fueling a dangerous epidemic on New Jersey’s roads as it rivals the risks of…
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High tech firms with automaker aspirations
Speculation is running rampant among industry observers that consumer electronics giant Apple may be preparing to enter the car business, specifically with an electric vehicle that could arrive by 2020. The iPhone maker has reportedly been luring employees away from both electric-car builder Tesla and battery-maker A123 Systems. Fellow high-tech company Google has already announced…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in June. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. In addition, sales associate John Horvath of the Old Bridge…
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First-time buyers ready to act
The majority of potential homebuyers are looking to make a purchase within the next two years, according to new survey of potential buyers Those who are hoping to buy their first home are pretty confident they’ll realize their dream within the next 24 months, according to a new survey of potential homebuyers. Sixty-two percent of…
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Shhh … A house is for sale
Sort of secret, sort-of unofficial, ‘pocket listings’ can be attractive to both sellers and buyers By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Last decade’s housing crisis has left its mark on today’s market. Secrets in the real estate world are getting people talking. Since the economic crisis last decade, observers say there’s been a discreet buildup…
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