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Network event to benefit Seidle children
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) and the Eastern Area Chamber of Commerce will be co-mingling at an After Hours Networking event 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Gold Coast Cadillac, 2123 Route 35, Oakhurst. The event will include round-robin introductions, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, wine and soft drinks. In lieu of admission, guests…
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Symposium on ocean slated at university
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute (UCI) will host its 11th annual Future of the Ocean Symposium and Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Wilson Hall, 400 Cedar Ave. Renowned ocean advocates and explorers Sylvia Earle, Ph.D., and Terry Garcia will present, “A Revolution at…
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The struggle is real
Carolyn Latkovich Editor’s Note: This week Greater Media Newspapers examine a few of the struggles faced by families and individuals in Central New Jersey. This begins an occasional series on some of the physical, emotional, and mental health challenges and successes experienced by our readers. Forty seconds is about the time that it takes to…
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Obesity in childhood leads to lifelong health complications
The Struggle is real but the solutions are many By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer THINKSTOCK Luck played a role in the transformation of a Manalapan teen’s life when he went to the pediatrician with his mother. Dr. Jill Sharon, a Manalapan pediatrician, was filling in for Alec Fiallo’s regular pediatrician, and she noted his high…
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Council revokes spa license after police inquiry
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The East Brunswick Township Council voted unanimously to revoke a spa’s license after an undercover police investigation found that an employee was offering clients more than a massage. According to a statement sent from the East Brunswick Police Department, the Investigative Division conducted an undercover operation at the New Era…
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Battle Royal
WA Elite Pro Wrestling continued its yearlong 15th anniversary celebration by marking its first time teaming up with Make-A-Wish-New Jersey during their first ever 50-man “Royal Rumble Style” Battle Royal! At Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in South River on Oct. 24. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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South River candidates agree: Electric rates are a major issue
Election 2015 By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — It was billed as a debate, but there were plenty of barbs hurled by both sides. At the Oct. 16 candidates’ debate, organized by the Luso-American Political Action Committee, mayoral and council candidates exchanged views before the general election on Nov. 3. The mayoral candidates…
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Slavicek seeks to unseat Martin as Helmetta mayor
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer HELMETTA — Mayor Nancy Martin is facing a challenge in her bid for another four-year mayoral term from Councilman Christopher Slavicek on Nov. 3. Slavicek said last week one of his reasons for running for mayor is to help rebuild the town’s image following the widely reported problems that resulted…
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Middlesex County clerk named VP of state association
Elaine M. Flynn Middlesex County Clerk Elaine M. Flynn has been sworn in as the vice president of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). The COANJ includes all registers, surrogates, sheriffs and county clerks in the state. The officials work together to promote the best practices in each county office and also submit…
