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  • ALLENTOWN: Ticse captures CJ III XC

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Another week, another accomplishment for Caroline Ticse.    The Allentown High School senior won the Central Jersey Group III sectional championship on Saturday at Thompson Park. Her 19:04 clocking was 24 seconds ahead of Wall freshman Amanda Karabin.    ”Caroline ran a great race,” said Allentown girls coach Ray Britton. “It…

  • TO YOUR HEALTH: Belly fat is no laughing matter

    Dr. Terry Shlimbaum    A large waist circumference is linked to an increased risk of major health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease.    Potbelly . . . spare tire . . . love handles. Guys have lots of lighthearted ways to describe excess belly fat, but it’s no laughing matter.    A…

  • Lea Kahn

    By: centraljersey.com Parents of Lawrence Township public school district students want the school district to maintain its emphasis on academic excellence and equity, and to continue its music, art and theater programs for their children. That’s the message that was delivered to school district officials in a series of meetings with parents last week. About…

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  • Allentown sets alumni soccer

    By: centraljersey.com For the second year in a row, an Allentown High School alumni soccer game is planned for Thanksgiving weekend. The men’s alumni team will play coach Andrew Plunkett’s AHS boys varsity soccer team on Friday, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m. The event is being coordinated by varsity team manager Genevieve Finn. Members of…

  • MANVILLE: Sock hop completes Red Ribbon Week

    By mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Celebrating National Red Ribbon Week in Manville ended with a Twist and Shout Keep Drugs out Sock Hop on Oct. 30.    The event was sponsored by the Manville Municipal Alliance and the Manville Recreation and held at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks on Brooks Boulevard.    Alliance chairperson Stephanie Cornelson was disappointed…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR

    A touch of home Marguerite Mount, chairman of the board, American Red Cross of Central Jersey Every year during the holiday season, Americans take time to reflect and give thanks for the many gifts in our lives.    Whether down the block, across the country or around the world we gather with family and loved ones…

  • Arts

    By: centraljersey.com – The next South Brunswick Arts Commission meeting will be Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the first-floor lounge of the Municipal Building. The meetings are held the third Thursdays of the month; the public is welcome. November events include: – The Poetry Series in cooperation with the South Brunswick Library, featuring Burt…

  • MANVILLE: Elks fundraiser to benefit charities

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    The Manville Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2119 is holding its fifth annual Tricky Tray Bingo and Basket Raffle on Nov. 20 at the Elks Lodge on Brooks Boulevard. All of the proceeds from the event will benefit the special needs children, lodge charities and youth activities.    ”We will be creating…