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Outages Decrease in Matawan-Aberdeen Area, However Thousands Still in the Dark
As temperatures drop, many residents are still without power.

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As temperatures drop, many residents are still without power.

Schools will reopen Nov. 12, officials say.
Oakhurst Welding will be refilling oxygen tanks for those in need.
Drop off donations at Washington Engine on Jackson Street in Matawan.
Local officials offer information on recovery efforts.
Power or no power, elections will go on Tuesday. Make sure you know information about your candidates, your polling location, and at the end of the day, your election results.
Please note that there will only be voting at the municipal building and the firehouse on Lloyd Road.
Need to get the kids out of the house? Stop by All About Play for a warm, safe place to play.
A fire started in the attic of a home on Bechstein Drive, officials say.
Looking for groceries, to get out of the house, or a hot meal? Check our list of businesses that are open in the area. If you know of a business not on our list, make sure to add it.
The 150-year-old waterfront home stood strong through numerous storms, but Sandy's raging winds and rising tides took a chunk out of this historic home.
During the worst of the storm, the CERT volunteers assisted the Emergency Office of Communications
After Hess on Route 34 in Matawan set up a generator and received 6,000 gallons of gas, cars lined the highway and people lined the parking lot in hopes of filling up.
A letter from Owen Henry offers information on power restoration, shelters, and water.
The curfew was lifted for inland communities.
Want to power up, shower or workout? RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center is opening their doors as space permits for the next two weeks.
Sandy left the pizza place without power, but owner John Sanfratello got a generator and started serving up pies for hungry locals.
Inhaling Carbon monoxide fumes can result in death.
Looking for a laugh at your holiday party?