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Parkinson’s seminar to be held Sept. 18
The JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute will host a free educational seminar about Parkinson’s disease on Sept. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JFK Medical Center Conference Room, 70 James St., Edison. This seminar will provide information on gene therapy, stem cell research, deep brain stimulation, current medical management, physical therapy, and…
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Auction will benefit Alzheimer’s Association
Sunrise Senior Living, Edison, will host a penny auction fundraiser at the Wine Loft, 32 Laird Street, Long Branch, on Sept. 12 to benefit Alzheimer’s disease research. Participants will enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting, prizes and fun. All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, call 732 767-1031.
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Presbyterian church open for prayer
The Community Presbyterian Church of Edison, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, is now open for prayer once a month. The next evening date is Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who wishes to utilize the quiet worship space is welcome. A church member will also be available for anyone who desires someone to pray with. The…
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Prostate cancer screening set for Sept. 20
In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Premier Urology Group will be providing men with free prostate cancer screenings on Sept. 20 at 10 Parsonage Road, Suite 104, Edison. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men. Each year there are more than 240,000 newly diagnosed cases, with an…
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YMCA memorial 5K, fitting tribute to former health, wellness director
Held in her honor, Janice Garbolino continues to inspire BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — A 5K on Sept. 22 at Roosevelt Park isn’t just a local event, it helps local people. The Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Walk/Run, an annual event held by the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy, is held in…
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Monmouth Heights jolted by anti-Semitic vandalism
Police, Prosecutor’s Office seek suspects in Sept. 6 bias crime in Manalapan BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Cars were the targets of vandals who spray-painted anti-Semitic graffiti throughout the Monmouth Heights development in Manalapan during the overnight hours of Sept. 5-6. READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO MANALAPAN — Commuters heading up Route 9 got a jolt of ugliness…
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How do you stop hate crimes?
Retired professor says simplest thing to do is to stand up when intolerance occurs BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Residents in the Monmouth Heights development in Manalapan awoke to symbols and messages of hate that were scrawled throughout the neighborhood during the overnight hours of Sept. 5-6. Shards of glass pour onto the street of…
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Hinkle, Fingles & Prior Support Students with Disabilities
(l-r) Gerard Thiers, Executive Director of ASAH, Dorothy VanHorn, President of ASAH, and S. Paul Prior, Esq., of Hinkle, Fingles & Prior.
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PRINCETON: Committeeman has October trial scheduled
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton Township Committeeman Lance Liverman has an Oct. 9 trial scheduled in Hopewell Municipal Court on driving while under the influence and related charges stemming from a car accident last month. On Aug. 9, Mr. Liverman was travelling south on I-95 from Philadelphia, when allegedly sideswiped a tractor-trailer idling…
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