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Top tech tools to get going
Achieve weight loss goals by putting modern technology to work By Anna Sachse CTW Features Nike + FuelBand Unveiled in February 2012, this sleek, water resistant device tracks the movement in dozens of daily activities, from walking and running to dancing and basketball, and translates it into time, calories burned and distance traveled, says Jim…
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Always & Forever Engraving, trophies and awards, 740 Brewers Bridge Road, Jackson, will donate $1 from the sale of each Christmas ornament it sells to the Jersey Shore relief funds. Details: 732-367- 0003. The Orchards at Bartley, Jackson, has won the Assisted Living Best Practice award for quality improvement initiatives from the New Jersey Department…
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Rebel Yell, an a cappella choir from Howell High School, will perform a holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Details: 732-938-2300.
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Monmouth officials still in process of certifying vote
Farmingdale residents had full council to fill BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer FARMINGDALE — One month after the 2012 general election was held on Nov. 6, Monmouth County officials have yet to certify the results of municipal elections. In Farmingdale, residents had the unusual task of electing an entire Borough Council on the same day.…
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Howell Township is sponsoring a Letters to Santa program through Dec. 14. All Howell children who wish to send a letter to Santa should mail it to the Township of Howell, c/o Santa Claus, P.O. Box 580, 4567 Route 9 north, Howell NJ 07731. The child’s name and return address must be written clearly…
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Jersey Shore Santa will bring holidays to storm survivors
Operation Jersey Shore Santa, a nonprofit organization, has set its sights on bringing Christmas and the holidays to the children of Jersey Shore families in the aftermath of Sandy. The organization was created by Jackie O’Leary, who is the owner of Chubby Penguin Parties and 10-year veteran of the St. Justin’s Christmas Ministry. “In the…
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Jackson man pleads guilty to distributing child porn
JACKSON — On Dec. 3, a resident of Jackson admitted to distributing images of child sexual abuse over the Internet through his home computer, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Frank J. Bognar, 31, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Joel A. Pisano in Trenton federal court to an Information charging him with one count…
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Visitors will tour site of battle in Princeton
On Jan. 1, the Princeton Battlefield Society will be sponsoring a real-time tour of the Battle of Princeton, which occurred on Jan. 3, 1777. William P. Tatum III, society trustee and noted British Army historian, will trace the steps of American and British units at the same time of day as the original battle. According…
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School board adjusts calendar
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Weeks after Post-Tropical Storm Sandy destroyed portions of the Jersey Shore and forced schools to be closed throughout the Garden State, the Jackson School District Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the 2012- 13 school year. With five days that were lost to the storm required…
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