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Columns

Shoreview

By Tom Davis
At Lacey Schools, Was Silence And Denial A Policy?
Memories Of Those Who Mattered
Point Boro Mourns Ray Greuter; Long-Time Music Teacher Was 64
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Local Focus

By Don Bennett
In a Post-Wolf Football World, Rooting for Rivals in Lakewood
In a Post-Wolf Football World, Rooting for Rivals in Lakewood
What's That Smell?
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Five Things You Need To Know Today

By Elaine Piniat
5 Things: Inglis Benefit, Haunted Maze and More
Oct. 25: Committee Meeting, LAX Registration
Oct. 24: Cheer Fundraiser, 'Poe Mysteries'
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The Tao of Healthy Living

By Cara Pescatore and Carrie Holmes
Belmar Hosting Free Women's Wellness Event
Off the Beaten Path
Beauty From Within
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Weekly Weather Forecast

By John Anthony
Weekly Weather Forecast
Weekly Weather Forecast
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Letters to the Editor

Berkeley Township Taxpayers Coalition President Takes Commenters to Task
One Woman's Opinion
Berkeley Little League To Pay Tribute To Boston Marathon Victims On Saturday
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The Jersey 'Sore'

After MTV Request, Toms River Changes Filming Ordinance
'Snookiville' Law Aims to Give Towns Say Over TV Productions
'Snooki' Production Comes to Manchester After Toms River Snub
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KB's Kitchen

By Kyra Thompson and Jean Beljour
Recipe: Hamburger Cups
Recipe: Orange-Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookie
Recipe: Oatmeal Drops
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Beach, Bay and Backyard

NJ Fish and Wildlife Offers Hunting and Fishing App
Raptor Nest Cams: Up Close and Personal
Frolicking Otters
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Land a Job

By Elaine Piniat
Opportunities for Employment
Opportunities for Employment
Opportunities for Employment
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Wandering Around Ocean County

By Ryan Stowinsky
The Battle of Toms River: 230 Years Ago
The Mystery of Ten Mile Hollow
Remembering The Gatherers
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Wilno-At-Large

By Don Wilno
Restaurants With a View of the Water are Great, Just Too Few at the Jersey Shore
Restaurants with a View of the Water are Great, Just Too Few at the Jersey Shore
The Lure of the Manasquan Inlet
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Family: Living Frugally At The Jersey Shore

By Patch Staff
Tax Man Got You Down? Cheer Up With Some Free Stuff in Toms River
Time To Buy the Gift of Some Summer Fun
Frugal Family: Best Deal On Spring Gutter Cleaning
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Family: Grab & Go Planner

By Patch Staff
Winter Programs Offer Family Fun
Local Summer Camps for Kids
Family Planner: Grab and Go
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Family: Whiz Kid (Student Spotlight)

By Patch Staff
Squan Students Plan Hurricane Sandy Documentary Project
Toms River North Students to Trick or Treat for Charity Items on Monday
Singing Yard Sale Aids Mariners' Theater
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Family: Moms Talk

By Patch Staff
The Juggle: I'm Too Busy for Homework
Mom's Talk: Where Do You Draw The Line On Kids' Outfits?
Mom's Talk: How Do You Deal With Kids' Teasing?
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Family: The Great Escape

By Patch Staff
Great Escapes: Food and Fun for Shore Parents
Great Escapes: Food and Fun for Shore Parents
Great Escapes: Getaways for Jersey Shore Parents
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Weekly Video

By Patch Staff
GALLERY: High Waters, Strong Winds Batter Manasquan Inlet, Belmar, Shark River
Stax, Eight Tracks and Toy Racks at Asbury Lanes
'A Storm To Remember' Focuses on Hurricane Sandy Aftermath
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Get Out

By Patch Staff
Local Bars' Tapping Parties Mark Arrival of FU Sandy Kegs
Haven't Made NYE Plans? Here's Some Options Around Toms River
Get Out: Polo, Disc Golf and Archery
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House Hunt

By Patch Staff
House Hunt: Open Houses Aug. 25-26
House Hunt: Open Houses Aug. 18-19
House Hunt: Open Houses
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View Finder

By Patch Staff
Online Photo Gallery Shows Off Belmar Images
Online Photo Gallery Shows Off Shark River Images
PHOTOS: Snow Scenes Around Belmar
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Patch Picks

By Patch Staff
Patch Picks: Super Bowl Recipes
Not Sure Where to Watch the Giants? Patch Has it Covered
Patch Picks: No-Fly Spring Break
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Bites Nearby

By Patch Staff
New York Chef Brings Thai Cuisine to Downtown Lakehurst
Bites Nearby: Cracked Olive Market, Holmdel
Bites Nearby: Local Tavern Provides Home Away From Home
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Police Blotter

By Elaine Piniat
Man Tried to Defraud Lacey Pharmacy of RX Drugs, Cops Say
Police: Intoxicated Driver Charged in Lakeside Drive South Accident
Waretown Man Charged in Cop Chase
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Winter Storm Watch

By Elaine Piniat
10:00 A.M. UPDATE: Wintry Mix to Come
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Sold!

By Patch Staff
Sold! Real Estate at the Jersey Shore
Sold! Real Estate at the Jersey Shore
Sold! Real Estate at the Jersey Shore
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Weekly Weather Forecast

Heavy Rains, Lightning Create Havoc into Morning with Flooding and More
Surf and Tide Report for Seaside Heights
Monday Storm Creates Power Outage Along Yellowbank, Lane Closure on Bay Ave.
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Faith and Family

By Christine A. Scheller
Giving Thanks When Memories Threaten
Giving Thanks When Memories Threaten
Giving Thanks When Memories Threaten
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Week in Review

Stories You May Have Missed
Stories You May Have Missed
Stories You May Have Missed
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OMGs From New Jersey PDs

By Patch Staff
Suspect Not Spritely Enough with Soda Weapon
'Whatever, Bro:' Cops Unimpressed with Sleepy Karate Expert
Tebowing in Mom's Closet
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Daily Dose

By Elaine Piniat
Municipal Budget and The Adolescent Brain
Cheerleading and Lacey Elks
Ocean of Love and Deerhead Lake
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Community Conversations

By Elaine Piniat
Should the Township Have Sold Land, Restricting Public Access to Cedar Creek?
Should The School Board Put A Time Constraint On Public Comment?
Should the School District be Hiring?
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Bars and Bands Calendar

Toms River Area Bars and Bands Calendar
Toms River Nightlife Heading into June
Memorial Day Bars and Bands Calendar for Toms River Area
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Traffic on the Shore

Main Street Bridge Work Expected to Create Delays Through 3 p.m.
Traffic: Oceanfront Closed in Lake Como, Manasquan Striping Parking Lots
State: No New Red Light Cameras Allowed
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9/11: A Decade Later

Forked River Rotary Club Donates to Fire Company's 9/11 Memorial
Gold Shield Detective Shares His Memories of 9/11
Army of Hope Raises Over $100,000 for Wounded and Fallen Soldiers
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You Tell Us

By Graelyn Brashear
Port Authority Toll Hikes: What Do You Think?
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Hurricane Irene

Irene's Toms River Legacy Includes $2.4M in Generator Upgrades
One Year After Hurricane Irene Some Residents Still Looking for Answers
Remembering Hurricane Irene's Impact on Long Branch
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Hurricane Irene

Point Boro Thanks Hurricane Irene First Responders and Others
Irene Can't Stop Seaside Bar's Party
Into Tuesday, More Than 7,000 Still Without Power in Toms River
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Back To School

By Elaine Piniat
School District To Crack Down On Bullying With New Policy
GALLERY: Lacey Kids Head Back To School
School District Prepared For Tuesday's Opening Day
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Year in Review

By Elaine Piniat
Review Roundup: Lacey Patch Remembers 2011
Editor's Notebook: My New Year's Resolution
Issues 2012: Stories to Follow in the New Year
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Readers' Choice

German Butcher Lacey's Favorite Deli
Readers' Choice: JT's Bagel Hut Wins by a Landslide
Thomas Morrissey Voted Best Place to Get Taxes Done
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Blue Garden State

NJ Insiders: Booker Strongest Candidate Dems Can Field Against Christie
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Searchable Databases

New Jersey 2012 Presidential Campaign Contributions
2012 New Jersey U.S. Senate Race Contributions
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Hurricane Sandy

Playgrounds Back on Belmar Beachfront
Home Demolition Program Begins Saturday in Ortley Beach
Home Buyouts in Flood Zones to Begin Soon
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Week in History

Week in History: How Bergen Place Got Its Name
Week in History: Red Bank's 1918 Parking Woes
Week in History: Red Bank Prepares for War
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Addicted in Lacey

By Elaine Piniat
The Addict that Lives 'Day by Day'
Addicted to Painkillers and 'Out of Options'
One Last Time for the 'Stereotypical Addict'
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Surviving for Shore

By Elaine Piniat
Inspiration, Strength Give Fitness-Support Group Momentum
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Stomp the Monster Founder Helps Raise $1M for 1,000 Families
'Oh Sandy' Anthology Uses Humor to Examine Seriousness of Historic Storm
'Oh Sandy' Anthology Uses Humor to Examine Seriousness of Historic Storm
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