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Institute conducts clinical trials
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, is offering more than 130 clinical trials. Most cancer clinical trials are medical studies that test new treatments and new ways of using existing treatments for cancer. Researchers use these clinical trials to answer questions about a treatment and to make sure it is safe and effective.…
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Fighting rooster ring busted
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — A motor vehicle stop by township police officers eventually led state authorities to a property whose renter ended up being charged with using the premises for illegal cockfighting activities and various other animal cruelty charges. Howell police Detective Steve Dreher said an estimated 1,000…
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Datebook
• Freehold Art Society will hold a general meeting Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Freehold Township municipal building, room 114, Stillwells Corner and Schanck roads. Cheryl Questore will demonstrate 3D art. • Need a Friend, a social group for singles ages 40-65, will hold a “meet and eat” Sept. 22 (every Wednesday) at 7:30…
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Azzolina opposes state rule over prosecutors’ offices
Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina (R-Monmouth and Middlesex) announced his opposition to proposed legislation that would allow the state to take over the operations of New Jersey’s 21 county prosecutor offices. “This is the worst legislation I’ve seen in years that transfers the costs of running county prosecutor offices to the State Attorney General’s Office,” Azzolina said…
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Lake Topanemus garden honors volunteer’s efforts
Jean DeCicco Levine gave time to many community groups BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — In a small clearing that looks out over Lake Topanemus, Pond Road, one of Freehold Township’s most active volunteers will be honored with a reflection garden in the park she valued so much. A…
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Family adapts to help youngster with disorder
Sept. 26 event will help to raise awareness of Rett Syndrome BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — Karen Medlin said her daughter’s illness has had a positive influence on her two other children. “Many children only care about themselves, but Taylor having a disorder has made both of my other…
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Panel seeks input on DYFS program
The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (TFCAN), in its role as a citizen review panel, is seeking citizens’ opinions of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) through an on-line survey. Citizens can fill out the survey through Oct. 15. The on-line survey/questionnaire relates specifically to DYFS in New Jersey,…
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State, local history will be on display at library
History buffs are awaiting with great anticipation their annual trip to the Monmouth County Library Headquarters to celebrate Archives and History Day. This year, the event will take place on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The event is an opportunity for both young and…
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Walk to raise funds for victims of terror
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — The third annual 5K Walk for Israel will take place on Oct. 17 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, rain or shine. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a support rally at 9:30 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m. The…
