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Edmund F. McCabe
Mr. McCabe, 89, of Jackson, died July 26, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a security officer for White Consolidated Industries, Edison, for 30 years. Mr. McCabe was predeceased by his first wife, Marion McCabe; a son, Michael McCabe; and a sister, Mary. Surviving are his wife,…
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Paul Joseph Loures
Mr. Loures, 51, of Jackson, formerly of Old Bridge, died July 20, 2013. Prior to retiring, he was the owner and partner of Safe Start School Transportation, Toms River. He was predeceased by his father, James J. Loures Sr., in 2011; and a brother, Gary F. Loures, in 2004. Surviving are two sons, Steven Loures…
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Planning a family vacation is an art form
Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET The family vacation. Just the mere mention of the word conjures up thoughts of a sedan packed to the brim with oversized sneakers, smelly kids and Prozac. The planning of the trip is certainly no picnic for the parents. It’s a job for the diligent, the creative and the…
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Donations needed for school supply drive in Plumsted
PLUMSTED — The New Egypt MOMS Club will hold a school supply drive for children in the community who cannot afford to purchase school supplies. Items needed for the “Pack the Sack” service project include backpacks, pencils, pencil boxes, pens, 24-count crayons and permanent markers. Mini-staplers, staples, loose-leaf paper, tape, colored pencils, three-ring binders (all…
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Jackson playwright ready to debut ‘Harry’ at Grange
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — A resident of Jackson is excited about staging an original work at the Grange Playhouse in Howell. Jackson resident Pat Pattan is producing and will direct her play, “Harry,” at the Grange Playhouse, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell. “This is my first two-act play that has been produced.…
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Farmingdale council adopts 2013 municipal budget
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer FARMINGDALE — The Borough Council has adopted the municipal budget for 2013. The spending plan totaling $780,181 was adopted on July 16. Acting Municipal Clerk Joseph Muttie said there were no changes made to the budget between its introduction and adoption. “Nothing aside from very general questions were asked during…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
The Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey invites parents, people with learning disabilities and professionals to a conference from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Rutgers University, Busch Campus Center, Piscataway. “Navigate the Maze From Pre-K to College and Career” will feature keynote speaker Peter W. Riffle, a nationally recognized educator and a…
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It is time to produce photos of amazing summer produce
Mark Rosman IN THE NEWS Summer is here and the living is easy. News gathering, not so much. To say that last week was a slow news week would be the understatement of the year. For the most part, things have been quiet in the municipalities Greater Media Newspapers covers in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex…
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Council tweaks ordinances that would ease approval process
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has reintroduced two ordinances that will, if adopted, permit some applicants to bypass the Planning Board approval process and seek approval for their proposed project in a less formal hearing. The council introduced three ordinances regarding this issue on June 18, but during the voting…
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