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Jewish community seeks ‘Peace of Mind’ for soldiers
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Leslie Ostrin, left to right, her son Alex, 12, Joseph Matthew, 12, and his mom, Didi Deitcher, take a moment out from the fun and fundraising during the “Hoop It Up” event to benefit Peace of Mind back in October. PHOTO COURTESY OF DIDI DEITCHER Edison resident Joseph Matthew, 12,…
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Metuchen’s new library director confronts dwindling budget
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The new director of Metuchen’s public library is set to stare down harsh financial challenges this year. The library’s 2014 budget is projected to linger just below $699,000, which represents a decrease of nearly $100,000 from that of five years ago, Councilman Peter Cammarano said at the Dec. 16 meeting…
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Lankey sworn in as mayor among crowd of supporters
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer PHOTO COURTESY OF ANTHONY RUSSOMANO Mayor Tom Lankey speaks of a better future for the township during his Jan. 1 swearing-in ceremony. A standing-room-only crowd looked on as Thomas Lankey was sworn in as the new mayor of Edison. “New Year’s Day is a day for fresh starts and new…
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Photo
With help from their father, Victor Amorim, 4-year-old Melina and her brother Nicholas, 6, sled down a small hill at Roosevelt Park in Edison on Jan. 3. Children of all ages joined the Woodbridge family in taking advantage of the fresh snow left behind by the year’s first major snowstorm. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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States with the highest and lowest car costs
According to Bankrate.com,here are the 10 states with thehighest average annualautomobile ownership costs:1. Georgia, $4,2332. California, $3,9663. Wyoming, $3,9384. Rhode Island, $3,9135. Nevada, $3,8866. Arizona, $3,8867. Kentucky, $3,6268. Massachusetts, $3,6259. Virginia, $3,62210. Nebraska, $3,571 And for those thinking ofmoving to an area with a lowercost of living, here are the 10cheapest states with regard tovehicle…
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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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Q&A
Head gear 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…
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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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SPORT SHORTS
Ocean Ice Hockey will be holding its Second Annual Gift Auction/Comedy Show fundraiser on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Genopalooza Productions and Buona Sera Ristorante team up for good food and lots of laughs. Bring your family and friends to Buona Sera Palazza at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean. Tickets…
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