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Residents facing steep rise in flood insurance rates
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Drastic increases in flood insurance rates due to pending changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will impact many New Jersey homeowners — including those whose properties have never experienced flooding. The changes, authorized by the 2012 Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act and expected to take effect next year,…
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Scam ALERTS
The following is a brief list of scams that have been reported to area police departments. Cable TV scam: A caller states that he or she is from a reputable cable company, and says the company is giving away a 200-channel promotion. The caller will only take cash or a prepaid debit card. Always…
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Police: Season of the scam
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Matawan resident Donna Gould never thought she would become a target of a scam. That is, until two weeks ago, when she answered her phone and heard, “Grandma, it’s me.” Thinking it was her grandson Austin, she continued the conversation and listened as the panicked voice on the other end…
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Photo
Competitors race across the beach during the 29th annual All-Women Lifeguard Tournament held at Sandy Hook on July 31. Sponsored by the National Park Service, the tournament featured more than 260 lifeguards from throughout the region competing in 10 different events. Story and more photos, page 3. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF
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Sit smart
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: We test drove a 2013 Nissan Altima and the front seats seemed strange. Looked a little different, felt different. The sales guy said they’re “zero-gravity” seats and they were inspired by NASA. Good grief. Does everything have to have some gimmick? What are you hearing about those seats? A: I’m…
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Sellers wanted
Pent-up housing demand has finally exploded. For sellers who were discouraged months or years ago, is it time to try again? By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features A fter five years of steady housing market declines, homeowners are finally seeing light at the end of the recession. For many municipalities and metro areas, it is now…
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Beach lifestyle and investment potential attract local buyer to 55 Melrose in Pier Village
David and Victoria Halsband enjoy living on the beach in Long Branch and they love the atmosphere and amenities of Pier Village, the premier Jersey Shore lifestyle destination located along the oceanfront. So when 55 Melrose came to market in June and offered the first ownership opportunity ever at Pier Village, it was only a…
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Jackson Memorial taking part in KSA field hockey showcase in Orlando
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Teresa Carr of Jackson Memorial High School’s field hockey team, which will be playing a showcase in Orlando, Fla., said she’s been to Disney World before. “I’ve been there three or four times, but it was because of my brothers, who were playing baseball [showcases] there,” said Carr, a forward who…
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SPORT SHORTS
Rutgers University will retire Eric LeGrand’s No. 52 during ceremonies at the Scarlet Knights’ Sept. 14 home football game against Eastern Michigan University (1 p.m. kickoff). LeGrand, a Colonia High School graduate, will become the first Scarlet Knights player to have his number retired in the program’s 144- year history. He has represented the spirit…
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