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Numerous burglaries reported
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Police in both North and South Brunswick have reported a number of recent car and home burglaries. The following incidents were reported in North Brunswick: Nike sneakers were stolen out of a 2003 Volvo that was parked at a Village Drive residence on Aug. 11. A laptop and coins were…
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Schools test out tech programs
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Many school districts this year will seek to modernize an aging educational system and improve the learning process by allowing students to use their personal tech gadgets as classroom tools. The move is part of a growing trend to make devices like laptops, smartphones and tablets part of the curriculum.…
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India Day
Kanika Jethani, 15, of South Brunswick, performs a traditional Indian dance during a celebration of India’s 68th Independence Day on Aug. 17 at Reichler Park in South Brunswick. The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central New Jersey organized the event. Clockwise from top left: Dancers from the Nritya Kala Dance Academy in South Brunswick wait to…
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Spiritual medium sets reading at Forsgate
Forsgate Country Club will welcome well-known spiritual medium and medical intuitive Marisa Liza Pell at 7 p.m. Sept. 4. The evening will feature a 90-minute “experience” where selected guests will receive messages of strength, hope and love from the other side, according to a press release. General admission is $40. Forsgate members may register by…
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Fatal crash victims identified
By Taylor Lier Three victims of a fatal three-vehicle crash on Kozloski Road in Freehold Township were identified by authorities Wednesday afternoon during a press conference at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold. Nicholas J. Dever, 19, of Freehold Borough, was driving a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta traveling south on Kozloski Road when he lost…
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BRAINS AND BRAWN: HOT NEW PICKUPS
Coming in medium, large and extra-large sizes, an assortment of new and redesigned trucks are coming for 2015 to meet a wide range of needs 2015 GMC CANYON By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With the economy continuing to gain momentum and truck sales accelerating with authority, automakers have been racing to refresh what are traditionally…
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Q&A
Age of autos with Sharon Peters Q: I remember a time when many people, maybe most people, bought a new car every four years or so. But I’m seeing a lot more cars on the road that seem to be 8 or 10 years old. Is that my imagination? A: The average age of autos…
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Housing and the commute
You’re not just buying into a neighborhood, you’re buying into a commute, too. Here’s a look at the importance of a travel times — and costs — when shopping for a home. By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features I t takes a lot of time and money to find and buy a home. Ideally, you…
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Three real estate apps to try
Looking to buy a home? Download one of these apps to browse home in between meetings with your agent HOMESNAP This mobile app allows users to take and send photos of MLS real estate listings. Users can snap a photo of a home to find out more information, or even take a virtual look inside…
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