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Clockwise from above: Jayda Pichardo of North Brunswick meets Tinkerbell, owned by Gail Kotter of Sayreville, during the North Brunswick Humane Association’s 12th Annual Dog Walk-a-Thon and Adoption Day event at North Brunswick Community Park on Oct. 11. Edith Goldberg of East Brunswick shows off Zorro, left, and Bijou. Misty chases a target running in…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer October marks domestic violence awareness month. In New Jersey, the call to action to combat domestic violence was marked in part by the renaming of the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women to the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence. On Oct. 1 at the steps of the New…

How to help those who help others By Yuliya Nemykina CTW Features More than 65 million Americans are providing care to a family member, but knowing how to care for the caregiver is of equal importance to knowing how to care for the loved one When Deborah Shouse’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she…

As people age, their dietary needs begin to change. Foods that were once staples of your diet as a youth may be restricted once you hit a certain age, while other foods you may have always avoided may now be necessary to fuel and support a healthy body. Eating healthy foods and exercising may not…

The decision to move yourself or a family member to an assisted living facility can be difficult. When men and women begin to experience difficulty with everyday activities, such as bathing, dressing or getting around, families may need to explore assisted living facilities. Millions of people in North America reside in assisted living facilities.The majority…

TOP PICK Lighthouses and selected museums throughout the state will hold the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 17-18. Begin the challenge at any of the 11 participating New Jersey landbased lighthouses, one museum and two lifesaving stations. Purchase a $1 souvenir that will be proof of one’s visit. During the weekend, those age 11…

NORTH BRUNSWICK — Paving is set to begin this week on both sides of Route 130 in North Brunswick, from Raider Road through Wood Avenue and from Community Park through township limits. Paving work is expected to continue throughout the month after 9 p.m. each night, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Residents…

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An enthusiastic crowd recently joined together for the “Circle of Life” recognition event. Honorees Karen Scalera and Arthur Roedel were among those who also remembered Muriel Leonard and Mike Ketofsky during the Taste of Cultures Reception that was held at the South Brunswick Senior Center on Sept. 26. Guests enjoyed food from…

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A fugitive suspect, who allegedly is responsible for almost 50 car burglaries in South Brunswick, has been located by police. A citizen, who read a police alert on Nixle last week, reportedly observed Jarred Robinson, 23, of Franklin, walking in the Society Hill development off Route 27 in Franklin. According to the…