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Towns asked to partner on watershed flooding
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Local towns are being invited to join an initiative aimed at finding regional solutions to chronic flooding within the Whale Pond Brook Watershed. Ocean Township Councilman William Garofalo said at the council’s March 6 meeting that he is reaching out to towns within the watershed including Tinton…
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Pastor honored with humanitarian award
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Monmouth County Human Relations Commission Chairman Darryl Hughes, from left, and the Rev. Terrence K. Porter pose with Melissa Teasley and Marguerete Teasley Graves during the Earl Thomas Teasley Humanitarian Award presentation in Freehold March 10. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF ‘A candle loses none of its light by lighting another candle.” This…
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Displaced Sandy families face rent payments, relocation
By GREG KENNELTY & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers Homeowners displaced by Sandy who have been living in temporary quarters got a reprieve last week when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted a four-month extension for their living arrangements — but for some, it comes at a cost. Not only will they begin to pay…
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Jeremy’s journey to independence
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer This text will be replaced Jeremy Myron, a 21-year-old with autism, folds towels on March 13 at his home in Brick Township. His family hopes that he will overcome institutional hurdles to build a life that is on par with those of typically developing young adults. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR…
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The hott ttess tt ssell ll iing new ccarr ss fforr 2014
Don’t expect to see much in the way of discounts on what are thus far the most popular models of the year By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features While automakers continue to offer hefty cash rebates, cut-rate financing, and other incentives to help dealers winnow excess inventory of their slowest-selling cars and trucks, the laws of…
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Q&A
Jump smarts with Sharon Peters Q: We’ve been trying to impress on our son the importance of being much less sloppy when he’s jumpstarting his friends’ cars. He’s not especially detail oriented, and we’ve told him it’s possible to injure himself or someone else badly if he doesn’t slow down and make sure the jumper…
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The new rules of the game
Recently implemented laws from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are designed to protect borrowers By Erik J. Martin CTW Features I n early January, millions of Americans made New Year’s resolutions intended to improve their lives — resolutions that may or may not be fulfilled. At the same time, a consumer watchdog group implemented new…
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Protecting against the rise
New federal regulations related to flood insurance can make covering your home more difficult and the premiums more pricey By Maggie Flynn CTW Features Flooding is a nightmare for homeowners. A few inches of water can cause immense damage, and repair costs can be ghastly. Yet, insuring a home against such disasters is getting more…
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Junior Titans 14U girls earn trip to Nationals with district sweep
By NEIL BORENSTEIN Staff Writer The New Jersey Junior Titans Girls 14U ice hockey team is headed to the USA Hockey Tier II National Championships, securing a spot by sweeping the Atlantic District Championships. The Junior Titans (18-1-1), the first girls team in the program to make the nationals, hope to continue their success when…
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