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Family and friends are our top reason for hitting the road, AAA says

Email: gregory.kyriakakis@patch.com Hometown: Toms River, NJ Birthday: Sept. 27
Bio: Gregory Kyriakakis is a journalist from Ocean County, New Jersey. He completed his Master's in Print Journalism, with an emphasis in online multimedia journalism, at the University of Miami in 2008. He earned a living as a freelance journalist in South Florida after graduation, working as a freelance community reporter for The Miami Herald.
Family and friends are our top reason for hitting the road, AAA says

Family and friends are our top reason for hitting the road, AAA says
Retired Army Sgt. Nels Luthman will be honored during Sunday baseball game in Bridgewater
Weather predictions may pose problems, but county officials note many planned celebrations; warn about dangers of planning your own fireworks show
Weather predictions may pose problems, but county officials note many planned celebrations; warn about dangers of planning your own fireworks show
Businesses with at least $5,000 of Sandy damage are encouraged to apply
Weather predictions may pose problems, but county officials note many planned celebrations; warn about dangers of planning your own fireworks show
Average assessed valuation decreases, though tax rate is up under 2013 budget
Anthony Benyola, 43, was originally suspended with pay
Blotter items from the Toms River Police Department
FEMA representatives should be in the area for about the next two weeks, officials said
PETA alleged that animals were abused during several June shows in New Jersey
PETA alleged that animals were abused during several June shows in New Jersey
Special Township Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. in town hall
Authorities said woman tried to receive reimbursement money for repairs that were never made to her car
Animal abuse claimed at June show in Lakehurst
Animal abuse claimed at June show in Lakehurst
Bills that would move the election date and allow early voting now head for Christie's unlikely signature
Bills that would move the election date and allow early voting now head for Christie's unlikely signature