Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Metuchen neighborhood sees rats
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Rats may be running amok and leaving feces on properties throughout the Charles Street neighborhood as well as being the cause of the tomatoes that vanished from a garden. Borough officials and the Health Department are currently working on rectifying a potential rat problem in the neighborhood. As of Aug. 17, Borough Administrator…
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Learn how to play pickleball at JCC
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County is offering pickleball lessons. Pickleball is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special paddles made of wood or other materials. The ball is similar to a wiffle ball but slightly smaller. The lower net a wiffle ball allow the game to be accessible to people of…
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Captain Ivanicki wants to lead Hawks back to NCAA Tournament
By Tim Morris Leadership has come naturally to Rachael Ivanicki. In high school, she was a captain of all her athletic teams (soccer and cross-country). “I’m pretty vocal,” she said. While she cherishes those high school honors, they are dwarfed by what the Monmouth University women’s soccer team did in naming her the Hawks’ overall…
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Chiropractic care: safe alternative to opioids
Freedman Chiropractic Center, LLC is cautioning patients against prescription painkiller use to manage chronic pain, citing a break-through study that found chiropractic care to be a safer strategy than opioids. East Brunswick chiropractor Dr. Ken Freedman is a long-time advocate for drug-free, conservative care for back pain and neck pain. Dr. Freedman is concerned about…
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Indian Business Association celebrates India’s Independence Day
Undeterred by the blistering heat, thousands gathered to experience the Indians Business Association’s (IBA) 12th annual India Day Parade on Oak Tree Road in Edison. The event was held on Sunday, Aug. 14. With 24 floats and dozens of marching groups, this year’s parade was the largest in the history of the event. More than…
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Long Branch Free Public Library to celebrate 100 years
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library is celebrating its 100th birthday with several events planned, culminating in a celebration gala this November. “We are having different programs throughout the year, and our actual centennial will be in November,” Long Branch Free Public Library Director Tonya Garcia said.…
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Krumholz-Bookman of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Luris named Realtor of the Year
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announces that Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) recently recognized Fran Krumholz-Bookman with its annual independent Realtor of the Year award, which recognizes outstanding commitment to professionalism and performance within the local real estate community. MCAR will present the award to Krumholz-Bookman during a special ceremony at Triple…
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Stone elected board of ed president in Red Bank
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK–Dr. Fred Stone was unanimously elected as the new president of Red Bank’s Board of Education at a regular meeting on Aug. 16. His appointment followed the resignation of the previous president, Carrie Ludwikowski, who moved to North Carolina with her family. “I’m looking forward to helping the district…
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County introduces bond to help redevelop Fort Monmouth
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is just one vote away from becoming larger players in the future development of Fort Monmouth. During the Aug. 11 Freeholders meeting, the board introduced a $35 million bond that, if adopted during the Aug. 24 meeting, would fund the…
