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Hot new pickups coming this fall
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Truck sales are surging, with automakers preparing new pickups in the compact, full-size and sport-truck segments to reach dealerships later this year Truck sales are booming, with automakers delivering 21.9 percent more pickups to customers in January than they did during the same month in 2013, with full-size models continuing…
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Monroe’s Hidden Pond Estates model grand opening set for May 16
Renaissance Properties Inc. announces the model grand opening at Hidden Pond, one of Monroe Township’s last new home communities with estate-size lots. The grand opening will be held May 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at 2 Bella Drive, off England Road, in Monroe Township. The public is invited to tour the new model home…
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Allentown teams readying for state tournament play
ALLENTOWN VARSITY REPORT By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Mimi Crawford has the lead as runners begin the final lap of the 1,600-meter run at the May 6 dual meet between the Redbirds and host Hightstown High School. Crawford finished second. Allentown won the dual meet by a single point, 70.5-69.5. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC…
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Millstone board puts school budget in place
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $37.95 million budget to fund the operation of the district from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. No one from the public commented on the budget during a April 27 public hearing. On a motion to…
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The Spring Lake Irish Festival
TOP PICK Spring Lake has been referred to as the Jersey Shore’s Irish Riviera, so those who want to celebrate Irish hospitality can opt to visit the 2015 Spring Lake Irish Festival. The festival takes place noon to 4 p.m. May 1 at Third and Morris avenues. This year, the festival features many family-friendly events,…
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Armed Forces Day promises drills, history, family fun
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer An organization that is working to build an armed forces museum will host a day of celebration for the men and women who serve in the nation’s armed forces. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16, the third annual Armed Forces Heritage Museum Armed Forces Day will take over…
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Environmental groups file suit against Six Flags solar plan
REGIONAL INTEREST By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Environmental organizations want to turn out the lights on a solar power project that is slated for construction on property in Jackson that is owned by the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park. The construction of the solar power facility is expected to require thousands of…
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Central Jersey Irish Festival coming to Freehold
The Central Jersey Irish Festival, sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, will make its debut at Lake Topanemus Park, Pond Road, Freehold Township, on May 16. The festival will commemorate Irish culture and is a partnership between the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 16, Freehold Borough, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Michael Davitt…
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Critics picks for season finales
Thursday, May 14 The Vampire Diaries:“I’m Thinking of You All the While”The CW, 8 p.m., Season Finale In the aftermath of Alaric and Jo’s powerful nuptials, things take a dramatic turn when an uninvited guest shows up, leaving Elena in terrible jeopardy. After a devastating chain of events, Damon is forced to make the most…
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