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So. River to cut electric rate by about 1 cent for one year
Defeat of motion for 51 Reid St. appraisal means no additional parking for senior center BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — The borough will be moving ahead with an electric rate cut, but not in obtaining an appraisal on the muchdiscussed 51 Reid St. property. According to Democratic Councilman Thomas Roselli, at the Sept.…
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Monroe gears up for its biggest Green Fair yet
MONROE — Eco-friendly vendors, environmentally friendly organizations, “freecycling,” a bicycle exchange and more are slated for the township’s third annual Green Fair. The fair, co-sponsored by the Environmental Commission and the Monroe Township Public Library, is free to the public and is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 at the Oak Tree School…
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Jamesburg lacking Board of Education candidates
Current board vice president is lone candidate on ballot BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The next two additions to the Jamesburg Board of Education will be elected as write-in candidates. The borough has had trouble attracting candidates for the Nov. 6 election, the first to be held since the board authorized moving the…
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Diagnosis of stroke in New Jersey children on the rise
Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death among children, according to the National Stroke Association.A new study recently published shows that in New Jersey, the diagnosis of ischemic stroke in children, resulting from a loss or obstruction of blood to the brain, is on the rise.The research, published in Neurology, the medical…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center recognized for exceptional stroke care
Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC), with locations in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, has received the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.The award recognizes the medical center’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive…
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Did you know?
Breast cancer is a disease that affects thousands of people each year. According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women will be diagnosed this year (including new cases of primary breast cancer among survivors but not the recurrence of original breast cancer among survivors). There also…
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Breast cancer organizations
A number of organizations share the goal of raising money to fund cancer research and help individuals battling cancer to get the care they need. Breast cancer has captured the hearts of many across the globe, annually inspiring various companies and organizations to fund research opportunities. Every year consumers can purchase pink merchandise, and a…
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Establishing the pink ribbon symbol
The pink ribbon has been synonymous with breast cancer for years. Nowadays, people rarely think twice when they see pink ribbons, having grown accustomed to the pink ribbon and what it symbolizes. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated each year since 1985, and many other breast cancer awareness initiatives have been devised since then.While…
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Symptoms of breast cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that claims the lives of so many people. Although many deaths cannot be prevented due to the severity and late stage of the breast cancer, early diagnosis goes a long way to improving mortality rates and sending individuals into remission faster. Knowing the symptoms of breast cancer can help women…
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