Voters should decide issue of eminent domain
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Joseph W. Hottendorf Guest Column
     In June, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion redefining and expanding this country’s law of eminent domain. Since that decision, I have been monitoring the press’s efforts to inform the state’s property owners of the serious implications this decision will have on them. Newspapers like yours an
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It’s safe to smoke but only in your dreams
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Greg Bean
     After many years as an ex-smoker, I took the habit up again this week, and I’m enjoying it immensely.
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Monmouth Beach Day!
     Clockwise from top left: Members of the Happy Days String Band entertain at the Monmouth Beach Day parade Sept. 10. A couple of local youngsters drive in the parade. Patrolman John Jones and Michael Jones, 7, participate in the parade on a motorcycle. Local residents ride on vintage fire truck.
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