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Encounter with deer is a difficult experience
Our family was blessed to be able to spend Thanksgiving at our home this year and truly get to celebrate how much we have to be thankful for. Our daughter left to go home and 10 minutes after departing she called from the road. A very young deer had obviously been struck by a vehicle…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Ava Taeschler, 8, of Colts Neck, pulls on extra socks prior to an ice skating session at Howell Ice World, Howell, on Nov. 24.
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Jackson to bond for improvements, equipment
JACKSON — A nearly $2.2 million appropriation for capital improvements and the purchase of new equipment for municipal departments has been approved by the Jackson Township Council. According to the accompanying bond ordinance, Jackson is seeking to finance the $2,184,160 appropriation through the use of a maximum of $2,080,152 in bonds. Included in the appropriation…
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Adoptions mark start of new journey for area families
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Above: Adam Fearon of Middletown gives his newly adopted son, Justin, 7, a loving hug while attending the National Adoption Day ceremony Nov. 21 at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold Borough. Left: Keynote speaker and Manalapan Committeeman Ryan Green smiles at his daughter Rebecca as he addresses the…
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Schlegel earns 4-year term as business administrator
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Helene Schlegel will remain Jackson’s business administrator for the foreseeable future. Schlegel was hired on an interim basis earlier this year after Jose Torres, who had been serving as the township’s business administrator, was elected mayor of Paterson in May and left his position in Jackson. Schlegel has worked in…
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Ice skating season in full swing
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Chucky Tappen, 6, of Colts Neck, breaks his spill on the ice during a public skating session at Howell Ice World, Howell, on Nov. 24. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Indoor and outdoor ice skating venues across central New Jersey are gearing up for another season of figure eights, hockey…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with Freehold Subaru for ‘Share the Love’ event
Purchase a new Subaru by Jan. 2 and help make a big difference in a child’s life. Freehold Subaru has chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) as their hometown charity for their Annual “Share the Love” event. For each car that is purchased, Freehold Subaru will donate $250 to BBBSMMC…
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Shrewsbury Volkswagen gives thanks
Shrewsbury Volkswagen, located at 702 Shrewsbury Ave., gave thanks recently as they contributed to Ocean Township’s annual Thanksgiving Holiday Assistance Program. Shrewsbury Volkswagen worked closely with Ocean Township’s Community Hope Fund, a nonprofit organization that promotes youth development and supports charitable needs, with their Thanksgiving Food Drive. Shrewsbury Volkswagen donated three vehicles to be used…
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Take that, Mother Nature!
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Performing a handful of simple checks and maintenance tasks can help keep a car or truck running reliably no matter how severe the weather becomes. I t’s that time of the year again. Time to shop for a new coat and a pair of boots to help block winter’s icy…
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