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Break a Sweat, Not the Bank
Three inexpensive workout regimens BY JESSICA LOUGHERY BEFORE the onset of the fitness era, humans were more than capable of toning muscles and building up cardiovascular ability without the use of stability balls, leg-lift machines and ellipticals. These days, though, it seems getting in shape requires a second job or maybe a second mortgage, just…
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Mayor, board reticent as HPC set to expand
Borough Council paves path for Buriak By Matt Chiappardi and Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writers HIGHTSTOWN The Borough Council unanimously introduced an ordinance this week that would expand the Historic Preservation Commission by two seats, and Mayor Bob Patten remains tight-lipped about whom he will appoint to those seats when the ordinance passes. He…
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‘Trich’ is No Treat
‘Trichsters,’ as compulsive hair pullers often call themselves, can experience feelings of shame and regret about their behavior. Photo by Eric Simard
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Carl Albert Bussell
PRINCETON Carl Albert Bussell, 49, died Monday while hunting. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Predeceased by his parents, James and Doris Bussell; sister Victoria Panzella; and brothers John and Todd Bussell, he is survived by daughter Shelley Marie Moore and friend David of Appomattox, Va.; son Carl James Lenhart Bussell and fiancee…
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Locals pan MOM plan
Survey shows support in three counties By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Local officials say they’re skeptical about a new survey that claims to show popular support for a high-speed commuter rail line through Jamesburg and Monroe proposed by NJ Transit. The survey results, released Wednesday at a press conference in Toms River, says there is…
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Faraway Fitness
Traveling can easily detour a diet; however, active choices (like steering clear of the people mover) can keep you on track. Photo by Christophe Testi
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June N. Rutkowsky
EAST WINDSOR June N. Rutkowsky, 82, died Tuesday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton. Born in New York, N.Y., she lived there for more than 50 years and East Windsor for more than 30 years. Ms. Rutkowsky was employed with Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center as a scheduling/open heart secretary and blood bank…
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‘Contacts for Contractors’ forum set
It will offer information on bidding and contracting opportunities, purchasing procedures, and provide lists of contacts and forms needed for the county bidding process Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes invites prospective contractors interested in learning about bidding and contracting opportunities with the Mercer County Affordable Housing Program to attend a forum, “Contacts for Contractors.”…
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Caroline Hicks
MOUNT HOLLY Caroline Hicks, 79, of Mount Holly died Saturday at Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly. Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., she was a longtime resident of Hightstown before moving to Mount Holly two years ago. Ms. Hicks attended the Capital Assembly of God in Hamilton. Daughter of the late Henry and Lottie Stanley and…
