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Daughter honors mother in cancer research walk
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Nicole Tuscano of Howell lost her mother, Cleo, who was her best friend, in 2008 to a disease many people do not know much about. On May 31, Tuscano will honor her mother’s memory. Tuscano, 33, has once again teamed up with the Lustgarten Foundation to host a memorial…
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St. Thomas More Church, 186 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan, will host family movie night to benefit James Raffone and JAR of Hope. James is a 6-year-old Manalapan boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Bring a lawn chair. Details: jarofhope.org. Women from the First United Methodist Church, 91…
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Green, Ginsberg seek GOP nomination for committee
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Two Republicans will vie for their party’s nomination in the June 2 Republican primary in Manalapan. One three-year term on the Township Committee will be on the ballot on Nov. 3. Ryan Green, who is serving his sixth year on the committee, and Rebecca Ginsberg, a longtime volunteer…
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Hanlon confirmed as county clerk
Christine Hanlon Christine Giordano Hanlon has been confirmed as the Monmouth County clerk by the New Jersey Senate. “The nearly two months I served as acting county clerk have been incredible,” Hanlon said. “Being the county clerk is an honor, and I look forward to continuing to work hard for the residents of Monmouth County.”…
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Living history
Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, hosted the New Jersey State History Fair on May 9. At top, Jim Stuyvesant talks about nine-pin bowling. Bottom left, Charlie Zahm, portraying a Civil War musician, entertains the crowd. Bottom right, Dave Gray of the Wheelmen explains his ride-along bicycle — a vehicle that has no pedals and is propelled…
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Route 33 plan stirs residents
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer A developer’s plan to build a large residential commercial project at Route 33 and Millhurst Road in Manalapan is beginning to draw the attention of residents. Several residents discussed the Manalapan Crossing project during the Township Committee’s May 13 meeting. Those who approached the microphone expressed concern about various aspects…
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Country music rocks New Jersey
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Country artist Dierks Bentley sings to a sold-out crowd at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. The venue is among several in New Jersey that have welcomed country artists and their growing fan base in the Garden State. MARK R. SULLIVAN New Jersey may be known for being stronger than the…
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Airbag recall
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How can I find out if my car is among those being recalled as part of the massive airbag recall? A: You should have received a recall notice from the automaker if your car is among the millions in this country being recalled for problems with driver and passenger side…
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Why it’s a good time to buy a high-mileage car
Low gas prices are making larger and less fuel-efficient models more attractive, which makes it a buyer’s market for some of the industry’s most frugal rides By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has been falling like a rock since last summer, settling just above…
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