Category: Tri-Town News
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Avoid the snack traps
Don’t let marketing gimmicks entice you into choosing snacks that don’t offer nutritional value. Take 100-calorie packs, for instance, says Mark McKinney, senior executive chef,The University of Tennessee Medical Center. “I think people get this idea that it’s only 100 calories, but 100 calories of what?” Put your 100 calories to nutritious foods, such as…
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Jackson cable TV spot in doubt
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The bright lights and cameras that would have been used to film Jackson’s spot on a “Today in America” cable television segment may not be coming to Jackson after all. The Jackson Township Council has voted to remove half of the $19,800 “Today in America” bill from its agenda following…
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Healthy aging: it’s easier than you think
By Abhijit Chatterjee M.D. The aging process is unavoidable. But the manner in which you choose to age will affect the quality of the rest of your life.As a geriatric physician, I see this every day. For example, two senior patients come in for office visits who are the same age. One looks great and…
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Dark Faerie alights in Allentown
Vegan artist makes magic in her home-based studio BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer A thankful cow looks lovingly toward its vegan friend in the foreground in this painting by vegan artist Elise Hartmann. Elise Hartmann believes in fairies. After all, she brings them to life. “I’ve always been interested in fairies and mythical creatures and…
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Seniors: Do you drink enough water?
Over the course of an average day, most people brush their teeth once or twice, visit the bathroom several times and eat a few meals without much thought. But studies show that many of us forget one important thing: to drink a few glasses of water. The human body depends on water to help fuel…
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Foundation seeks to keep JMHS student’s name alive
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — It has been 14 months since tragedy struck the Jackson community in the form of a two-vehicle accident in neighboring Lakehurst that claimed the life of Jackson Memorial High School senior James Volpe. In that time, friends and family members of the late Jackson Memorial baseball player created…
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Marlboro playwright’s first effort to debut in New York
‘Imagine Laughter’ by Tobi Sigona bows Aug. 8 BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Tobi Sigona About two years ago, Tobi Sigona, 22, began to craft a short play about grief, friendship and imagination for a creative writing class. Sigona, a Marlboro resident, remained dedicated to the script after the assignment’s completion. When she had spare…
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Residents irate with tax bills
Reassessment in Howell and revised tax rates send some bills soaring BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Many Howell residents, particularly from the Equestra at Colts Neck Crossing adult community on Route 33, Howell, received some unpleasant news in the mail recently — their tax bill. Hundreds of residents criticized the increases in their property tax…
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Naturalist Kristin Ward (r) leads a family on a bird walk along a trail at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell. Boat tours of the reservoir and walking tours of the property are popular summer activities for residents of and visitors to Monmouth County. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
