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Eagle Scouts honored in Jackson
JACKSON — An Eagle Scout Court of Honor for two young men who are members of Boy Scout Troop 34 in Jackson was held on Feb. 4. Troop 34 is chartered by Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. The Court of Honor ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Jackson Mills Fire Company.…
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Comedian to headline heart month event
SOMERSET- As an Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian, Tracey Conway is often described as “drop-dead funny.” But when she collapsed on stage from sudden cardiac arrest in 1995, Conway’s comedy sketch about the ER became real life, requiring six defibrillator shocks to bring her back to life. Turning her sudden death into a comedic, yet…
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Million hearts program embraced at CentraState
By Robert Pedowitz, DO Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with a staggering one in three deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes–according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a result, the CDC in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set…
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Healthy spine, healthy body
By Mark R. McLaughlin, MD The spine is like the Interstate 95 of our bodies. All of our sensations, motor skills and coordination travel through nerves in the spinal column. When those nerve connections are disrupted by injuries or wear and tear to the spine, it can cascade into a whole series of health problems…
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Peter Sarni helps guide nutrition, strength training
Pete Sarni has enjoyed a career in sports and fitness for the last 10 years as an athlete, bodybuilder, strength, fitness and nutrition coach. Certified and experienced, Pete can assist anyone at any age; ability or special populations achieve their goals. His unique approach to training has helped high school athletes become stronger, faster and…
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Milltown school raises funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
MILLTOWN – Students from Joyce Kilmer School held a three-week fundraising effort to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. Lisa Beniaminson, a sixth grade language arts teacher and lead Student Council advisor, organized the effort from Jan. 6-27 in support of Pennies for Patients and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The fundraising goal of $800 had…
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Volunteers keep working to improve town’s environment
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Keeping the township’s environment clean and green will continue to be the top priority for the members of the Manalapan Environmental Commission as a new year of service to the community begins. The members of the commission are volunteers who work to raise environmental awareness among people of…
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J. P. Stevens High School Band Program’s Winter Concert slated
The John P. Stevens Band Program will present its annual Winter Concert starting at 7 p.m. on Feb.15 at the high school, which is located at 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Under the direction of Andrew DeNicola and John Zazzali, the program’s Symphonic Band, Freshman Band and nationally-recognized Wind Ensemble will be performing. The John P.…
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Displaced homemakers informational workshop slated
Laurie Salka, program administrator for Displaced Homemakers Services at Brookdale Community College, will offer a Displaced Homemakers Workshop at 11 a.m. on Feb. 6 at Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center, 300 Broadway, rear entrance, Long Branch. The program offers free, confidential, holistic services customized to each individual to help them reach their full potential.…
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