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Jackson receives funds to improve sidewalks
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — A grant from the state Department of Transportation will be used for sidewalk improvements near three Jackson schools, paving the way for a smoother daily walk for students. In November, nearly $2 million in state funding for local safety and pavement reconstruction projects was approved by Gov. Chris…
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Teen to compete for ‘American Idol’ honors
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Stephanie Marie Hanvey, 16, of Howell, earned a ticket to Hollywood following her audition on Fox TV’s “American Idol.” PRAXUS PHOTOGRAPHY Those who follow Fox TV’s “American Idol” singing competition will have a local girl to root for when season XIII of the series premieres on Jan. 15-16. Stephanie Marie…
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Plan for movie theater may be heard
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer A n application proposing the construction of a movie theater may be heard by the Howell Planning Board on Jan. 9. Greater Media Newspapers received a press release Dec. 31 from Alliance Management, stating the company “will build a state-of-the-art movie theatre featuring two Xtreme Xscape large format auditoriums in…
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Sledding!
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Olivia LaRosa, 5, left, and her sister, Victoria, 4, of Howell, enjoy an afternoon of sledding at the former Howell municipal complex on Jan. 3.
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Head gear
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: This may sound bizarre, but given that we know teen drivers are often badly injured or killed the first year of driving because they haven’t had time to develop skills, wouldn’t it make sense to require them to wear some sort of head protector, like helmets, for the first year…
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State car costs, compared
The difference from one state to another can average more than $2,000 annually By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features While a recent CNBC.com report cites Hawaii, Alaska, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey as having the highest costs of living in the nation, those states are not even in the top 10 when it comes to…
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Century 21 Real Estate sponsors the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation
Century 21 Real Estate LLC announces that it is the official real estate company of the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (USBSF). The Century 21 USBSF sponsorship includes a dedicated sled wrapped in black and gold featuring the brand’s iconic logo. The sled made its debut at the Century 21 Senior Leadership Conference in Miami…
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Sustainability on loan
Standardizing the value of ‘green’ home updates can help buyers and sellers While growing numbers of homeowners are saving money on energy bills by making “green” updates to their homes, getting a lender or appraiser to realize the value of those updates may not be as straightforward. But, getting proper valuation on sustainable home features…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Gloria Zastko and Andrew Zastko, coowners of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, announce that Randi Tirado, Realtor-associate, has joined the firm. Tirado holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware. After a successful 12-year career in pharmaceuticals, her sociology degree helped guide her toward her passion for working with people and into the real estate profession.…
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