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Father, son share special times at Special Olympics
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Jake Smith, 8, and his dad, Freehold Township police Detective Todd Smith, carry the torch around Arm & Hammer Park, Trenton, during opening ceremonies for the New Jersey Special Olympics. DAVE SCHOFIELD/TRENTON THUNDER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The date is June 8. Jake Smith, 8, of Freehold Township, is up…
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‘The Animal’ uncaged
Former professional wrestler George “The Animal” Steele answers questions from his fans during an appearance at Barnes & Noble, Freehold, on June 20. Steele, whose real name is Jim Myers, is the author of the new book “Animal.” STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Cars that can go the distance
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Just as human life expectancy has risen dramatically in recent decades, our cars are lasting for many tens of thousands of miles more than they used to. Where the typical car lasted for only 6.75 years in 1930, today the average auto is still running strong after a record-high 10.8…
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Valuable watches stolen from home
MANALAPAN — Watches valued at more than $70,000 were reported stolen from a home on Center Drive on June 12, according to information provided by the Manalapan Police Department. Center Drive is a street that intersects Route 9 south at a location about a half-mile south of Gordons Corner Road. Center Drive leads to a…
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Shrink with age
At a certain age, losing weight doesn’t provide a great deal of benefits, which is why those over the age of 50 need to achieve and maintain a healthy weight before it’s too late. Here’s how to get started. By Bev Bennett CTW Features Starting a stringent diet to lose weight or manage a health…
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Woman unites survivors of terrorism
Sarri Singer survived bus bombing in Israel By Clare Marie Celano Sarri Singer was the victim of a bus bombing in Israel in 2003, but nothing about this woman says “victim mentality.” In fact, it is just the opposite— Singer is a survivor. The suicide bombing killed 16 people and could have led some people…
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Summer jobs are salvation for some
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Sean Wilson mans the grill at Tony’s Sausage, Dogs & Cheese Steaks on the boardwalk in Asbury Park on June 28. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Summer in New Jersey typically means beach days, barbecues and time away from the office. But for many young people, the warm weather sparks a…
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Keep active this summer to improve overall health
By Lu Han M.D. A ll Americans should be regularly physically active to improve overall health and fitness and to prevent many adverse health outcomes.The benefits of physical activity occur in generally healthy people, in people at risk of developing chronic diseases, and in people with current chronic conditions or disabilities. Regular physical activity plays…
