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Jaguars on the prowl
MATT DENTON Jackson Memorial High School heavyweight Brody Graham, bottom, grapples with Brick Memorial High School’s Nick Rivera during their match at the Shore Conference Tournament won by Graham, 1-0. Graham and the Jaguars began their quest for a seventh NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship on Feb. 11, when they hosted the winner of…
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Howell students accepted into All-Eastern Honors Chorus
Two members of the Howell High School Chorus have been accepted into the 2015 All-Eastern Honors Chorus. Juniors David Sherman and Vincent DeSeno were recently notified of their acceptance into one of the most prestigious ensembles available to high school music students, according to a press release. TheAll-Eastern Honors Chorus is composed of students who…
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State Theatre Family Fun Day
TOP PICK The State Theatre presents the ninth annual State Theatre Family Day on Feb. 16, featuring performances of Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild Live” at 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Families can spend the school-day holiday enjoying dozens of performances, workshops and hands-on activities — many of which are free. The festival, which…
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Zoners’ decision due on JR Landscaping
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The Zoning Board of Adjustment is expected to decide an issue that involves Jackson Township and JR Custom Landscaping at its March 18 meeting, according to the board’s attorney, Sean Gertner. Hearings concerning the JR Landscaping matter have taken place over six months. The board members are trying…
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Sweet sculpting
MATT DENTON Denise Bioland, left, and Paula Benanti admire Erin Williscroft’s work at the Feb. 7 Chocolate and Wine Festival held at Branches, Long Branch, sponsored by Greater Media Newspapers.
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Garden State or pipeline state?
YOUR TURN MICHELE S. BYERS GUEST COLUMN New Jersey is currently awash in proposals for the construction of new pipelines. They will transport gas and oil from supply sources, crossing this state we’re in to deliver fuel to distribution and export points. These plans are not good news for preserved open space and farmland. There…
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It is time for a decision on JCP&L rate case
It has been more than three years since the JCP&L rate case began, and recently a New Jersey administrative law judge made a long-awaited recommendation, one which aligns with what we have been saying all along — that New Jersey’s JCP&L customers have long been overcharged and deserve a rate cut. Now, the only thing…
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Photo
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR One of the many colorful orchids that were on display at the 18th annual Deep Cut Orchid Society show at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. The show ran Feb. 5-8.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
TLC Family Chiropractic, 1200 Route 9 South, Howell, will hold a patient appreciation day on Feb. 14. Patients treated that day will be encouraged to contribute their fees to the Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a nonprofit organization that provides chiropractic care to poor children from birth to 18 years old. Details: 732-409-3445.…
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