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Men face firearms charges
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Two men are facing charges related to the improper sale of firearms in Jackson. According to information provided by the Jackson Police Department, officers took Charles Lambusta, 61, of Jackson, into custody on July 17 following a motor vehicle stop on West Commodore Boulevard. Police said the detective…
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Club collects school supplies
JACKSON — For the 13th consecutive year, the MOMS Club of Jackson is conducting a school supply drive to make certain that all children in the township are able to start the new school year with everything they need to succeed. MOMS Club President Carrie Kearns said the number of fully stocked backpacks for families…
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Winery will host food truck festival
PLUMSTED — The Laurita Winery in New Egypt will host it first food truck festival weekend on Aug. 10-11. The event will bring 14 gourmet-food trucks offering selections from sweet to savory and ethnic to outrageous, according to a press release. Wine bars will serve Laurita’s award-winning wines and sangria. Attendees are welcome to bring…
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Plumsted officials adopt budget after receiving state approval
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — After a three-month delay, the Plumsted Township Committee adopted its 2013 municipal budget at a special meeting on July 30. The budget was initially scheduled for adoption on May 1, but local officials could not adopt it until administrators at the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) signed…
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Quiltmaker sews memories into Remembering Flags
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Helen Phillips began sewing quilts to help people with memory problems, and her hobby soon evolved into creating Remembering Flags for Gold Star families who have lost a loved one in combat. Helen Phillips has been busier than ever this year, stitching more than 185 flag quilts for Gold Star…
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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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Howell taps consultant to pursue energy aggregation
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The Howell Township Council has awarded a contract for the position of energy consultant after receiving multiple responses to a request for proposals. At a recent meeting, the council members voted unanimously to accept the proposal from Commercial Utility Consultants Inc. of West Chester, Pa. The contract, which will run…
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James Gammello, 8, had a chance to channel his inner Ralph Kramden and enjoy the view from the driver’s seat of a 1961 General Motors bus at the Blue Moon Kruizers car show in Howell on Aug. 3. MATT DENTON
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