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Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 25
The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Jan. 19 cleared a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Monmouth) that would, if eventually signed into law, increase penalties for anyone who assaults youth sports officials, participants and players. In June, a 72-year-old umpire was attacked by a coach during a youth baseball game in Branchburg and sustained a…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Jan. 25
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community: On Jan. 4 at 12:21 p.m., a Manalapan resident reported that sometime between Dec. 20 and Jan. 3, an unknown individual entered an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a Whitemarsh Drive residence (off Route 33) and…
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Jackson Sun News Briefs, Jan. 25
Caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients can deepen their understanding of progressive symptoms and how to address them effectively and compassionately in a three-part, interactive, virtual program presented by the Ocean County Library. “Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Understanding Middle Stage” will be offered through Zoom at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15, according to a…
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Princeton Area Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits
Grant funds were awarded to more than 60 nonprofit organizations in the area. The Princeton Area Community Foundation announced the award of about $2 million in Community Impact and COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund grants to local nonprofits. The organizations will use the funds – made possibly by generous community contributions – to work on…
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News Transcript On Campus, Jan. 25
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., has named the following students to the Fall 2022 president’s list (minimum 3.70 GPA):Michael Magali of Manalapan, Samantha Magali of Manalapan, Mark Campanaro of Manalapan, Jake McTigue of Freehold and Bryan Levin of Morganville. Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., has named the following students to the Fall 2022…
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Casey Charles Huckel
Casey Charles Huckel of Princeton, New Jersey passed away on January 16, 2023. He was only 35 years old, but the years he spent with us were full of life and love. Casey was an intelligent, caring and inquisitive man who tragically suffered from mental illness. Despite his personal struggles, he never failed to laugh…
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Health Matters: Cancer Clinical Trials Can Help You and Future Patients
By Noah Goldman, MD If you have been diagnosed with cancer, your doctor may recommend that you participate in a cancer clinical trial. In general, clinical trials are designed to help find better ways to prevent, screen for, and diagnose and treat diseases — including cancer. Clinical trials can have many benefits for you…
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What’s happening in nature during winter’s chill?
By Alison Mitchell New Jersey was quite frigid in December, but temperatures warmed as the new year arrived. So what was happening in our forests and streams between the cold nights and mild days? Endangered tiger salamanders might be breeding while you read this. These large amphibians are in a group called mole salamanders, which…