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Christie: Consolidate to cut taxes
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie tells local residents consolidating municipal governments and school districts will result in lower taxes during an Aug. 19 meeting on the beachfront in Long Branch. Christie addressed a variety of topics, including beach dunes and the state’s pension woes, during the “No Pain, No Gain” tour stop.…
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Skaters find freedom on their boards
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Several towns in central New Jersey provide skate parks for people of all ages to enjoy riding their skateboards, an activity that some describe as cathartic and a break from school or work. Skate parks have proved to be a haven for freewheeling expression and even reflection in some local…
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Lakewood awaits word on student missing in Israel
By Taylor M. Lier LAKEWOOD — Community members gathered outside the Lakewood municipal building at a press conference on Aug. 26 as concern grows over the whereabouts of a Lakewood resident who has been reported missing in Israel. Authorities said Aharon Sofer, 23, an exchange student studying in Israel, has been missing since approximately…
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Ricci gearing up for first year as Allentown’s athletic director
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent ALLENTOWN N ew Allentown High School Director of Athletics Phil Ricci watched from the sidelines with excitement and admiration as Mary Ellen McCarthy coached the Redbirds’ field hockey team through its first preseason scrimmage on Aug. 21. “That’s a program that won a state championship and has been strong every year,”…
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Hawks excited about joining Big South Conference football
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University quarterback Greg DePugh goes through a passing drill at a recent practice in West Long Branch. The Hawks, who join the Big South Conference this year, will kick off their 2014 season at home on Aug. 30 against Delaware State University at 1 p.m. nticipation for the start…
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Driving a ‘greener’ car
You don’t have to trade in your current car to own one that’s both more environmentally friendly and — as a bonus — saves money at the gas pump. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With gas prices continuing to bounce like a ping-pong ball between the upper and lower $3/gallon range, depending on location and…
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Officials consider options for review of Rt. 33 ideas
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The future of development in Manalapan may focus on the Route 33 corridor. The largely undeveloped state highway that runs through Manalapan between Freehold Township and Millstone Township is getting a renewed look from property owners and potential developers, according to municipal officials. A month ago, Township Attorney Roger McLaughlin…
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Q&A
Mat matters with Sharon Peters Q: I don’t understand the entirety of this floormat covering-gas-pedal syndrome (that you recently wrote about) that has led to unintended acceleration. How does one even leave their driveway or the curb under this scenario? My 2011 Ford has about 4 inches from the bottom of the gas pedal to…
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ARE WE THERE YET
What gizmo will they think up next? Lori Clinch I can’t help but marvel at technology. When I was a kid, I remember looking at our 19-inch television set and thinking, well, there’s no improving on that. We had moving pictures and color and, thanks to a wired remote, we could change channels from the…
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