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A look back
Greater Media Photographer Eric Sucar shares some of his favorite photos from 2014. Beachgoers of all ages enjoy swimming in the waters along the beaches in Long Branch on Aug. 28. A long jumper from Shore Regional High School competes in the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships at Holmdel High School on May 7.…
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Police chief: Small group responsible for shootings
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A series of “targeted” shootings on Red Bank’s west side are all connected to a small group of individuals, according to Police Chief Darren McConnell. “Do we have a good idea of what’s going on, and who’s doing this? Yes, we do,” McConnell told residents at a Dec. 23 forum.…
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Sledding into winter fun
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A snowboarder enjoys some air time on a hill in Monmouth County following one of many snowstorms in 2014. FILE PHOTO When the snow begins to fall in the coming months, residents will break out their sleds and head to parks around Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties for another…
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Adieu, Cube
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Three friends with Nissan Cubes love them. I’m seriously considering buying one. The guy at my dealership said they’re not going to handle them anymore because of low sales. They had several low-mileage Cubes. My question: would it be wise to buy this car? My concern, of course, is servicing,…
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Picking a ‘greener’ SUV
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN You don’t have to drive a gas-guzzler if you’re looking for a more utilitarian alternative to a family sedan. W hile sport-utility vehicles are not necessarily thought of as being among the most environmentally benign models on a showroom floor, the growing number of smaller and more…
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Realtors lend a helping hand to community
The Middlesex County Association of Realtors (MCAR) recently teamed up with the Morris Habitat for Humanity, where members of MCAR volunteered to frame the exterior walls of a home in Perth Amboy. “The gratification we all had in knowing that in some small way we made a contribution to the community and at the same…
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Strategies for staying put in retirement
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features For those planning to age in place in their current home, it’s essential to make sure the home is properly and safely outfitted for their later years The older we get, the more resistant to change we usually become. That’s a big reason why many seniors choose to “age…
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Lady Vikings find early success with new starting lineup
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK With a revamped starting lineup following the graduation of three seniors, South Brunswick High School’s girls basketball team has looked strong in getting off to a 2-0 start. The Lady Vikings opened the season with a 66-52 victory against Woodbridge High School in a game that saw four South…
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Through the defense
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Middlesex County College’s Jaquan Pearyer goes up for a shot between Atlantic Cape Community College defenders Najee Wimbish (10) and Joe Eberhart during the Dec. 18 game on Middlesex’s home court in Edison. Middlesex was victorious, 88-61, and has an 8-6 record heading into 2015.
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