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  • Governor’s example should be followed

    EDITORIAL: The governor’s willingness to compromise on the issue of freedom of information is an example that other leaders should look to.    The first-year governor, while beset recently with criticism for withholding information regarding the duties performed by a personal adviser earning more than $100,000 a year, has made significant strides in opening up the…

  • Alleged attacker indicted for attempted murder

    A man accused of stabbing his infant niece at the Windsor Castle Apartments last year faces 10 to 20 years in prison, if convicted. By: Chris Karmiol    TRENTON — An East Windsor man has been indicted on charges of first-degree attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and two…

  • A call to action: Insulin resistance is a clear sign of trouble

    HEALTH MATTERS By: Dr. Alan Feldman    Insulin resistance is more pervasive than ever in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that between 25 percent and 50 percent of the population is affected. This condition is a precursor to a variety of serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypertension, pre-diabetes and…

  • Learning ‘what other people don’t want you to know about’

    A day at the riffle range By: Jillian Kalonick    After I called Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club president Carol Katona to sign up for Women’s Day at the Range, I viewed my upcoming experience on mostly a conceptual level. It was fun to call friends and relatives to brag, "Guess what? I’m going shooting. Yes…

  • MONROE: 3 charged in car burglaries

    Police department arrested group that allegedly broke into 23 cars last week By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — Township Police Department detectives arrested three men Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning and charged them with burglary and theft of items in 23 cars parked in the Heritage Chase development last week.    Most of the cars were…

  • MONROE: Meditation and focus, two keys to a clear mind

    Meditation classes relax seniors in Monroe By: Rebecca Tokarz    MONROE — Close your eyes and take deep breaths from the diaphragm, not the chest. Concentrate on one object, allowing no thoughts to enter your mind, while deeply inhaling and exhaling.    Each time you exhale, purse your lips like you’re going to kiss someone and let…

  • Builders’ Briefs

    Orleans    Eva Walker, community sales manager for Orleans Homebuilders’ Village Greens community, received a Salesperson of the Year award at the recent New Jersey Builders Association SAM Awards. The SAM Awards are presented annually to new home builders by the New Jersey Home Builders Association. The NJBA considers not only dollar volume and number of…

  • WW II verteran had to learn while under fire

    Moses Haftel learned a great deal about life while at war By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — Moses Haftel received a Purple Heart for being on the receiving end of artillery fire and earned a Bronze Star for his part in delivering shellfire to the enemy.    He also received important lessons about life and enjoyed his…

  • JAMESBURG & MONROE: Water supply OK despite drought

    Water levels haven’t been hurt by lack of rain By: Al Wicklund    Water for Monroe Township and the Borough of Jamesburg, during this severe drought, remains in good supply.    Both towns receive water from wells, which are not subject to the same rate of evaporation that surface water supplies are, such as reservoirs, and are…