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Nutritionist’s book nudges Americans toward whole new diet
Author eager to help people make better food choices BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer I t is no secret that many Americans don’t have the healthiest diets, especially compared to those of other countries. Often consisting of highly processed, unnatural and fast foods, the Western diet has been deemed responsible for a host of health problems…
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Students gain understanding of consumerism at competition
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Gabrielle Cilea (l) and Katie Austin, members of the Howell High School Consumer Bowl team, are pleased after answering a question during the Consumer Bowl, an event that was held at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, Howell, on March 16. For more about the Consumer Bowl, see page 6. JEFF…
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Blood drive to be held for sixth-grader
A blood drive will be held 3:30-8:30 p.m. March 29 at the Land O’ Pines School, 81 Windeler Road, Howell, in honor of Madison Beggs, a sixth-grade Howell student who is battling brain cancer and has recently undergone surgery. Madison’s family and friends are appealing to the community to attend the blood drive and donate…
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Jackson council continues to review budget
Police chief cites need for more officers in town BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Two days after Jackson Mayor Michael Reina outlined the 2012 municipal budget at the March 13 Township Council meeting, various department heads gathered to discuss their respective budgets during the first of three public workshops. According to officials, department heads were…
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The Freehold Area Running Club will present the 23rd annual St. Paddy’s Day 10- mile run and Leprechaun 5K on March 25 at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. The 10-mile run will go off at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 9:45 a.m. Race-day registration will begin at 8 a.m.…
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Howell football coach Davies steps down after 21 years
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer This time he meant it. For the last few years after Howell High School’s football season came to an end, Rebels head coach Cory Davies would say, “That’s it, this was my last season.” Then January and February would roll around, attention would turn to the upcoming season, and Davies…
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State crown is fitting end to outstanding career
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent When Jackson Memorial High School wrestler Dallas Winston had his hand raised as the 2012 NJSIAA state champion in the 182-pound weight class inAtlantic City two weeks ago, his older brother Scott Winston also raised his hand, in his mind, in spirit. Scott Winston won three state titles during his career…
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Warriors put wraps on 13-12 hoop campaign
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent New Egypt High School sophomore guard Bridget Buckalew looks for a path to the basket during the Central Jersey Group I state sectional tournament championship game vs. Metuchen High School on March 6. The Bulldogs defeated the Warriors, 40-22, in Metuchen to win the sectional title. New Egypt ended its season…
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JCP&L work will cause power outage in Jackson
JACKSON — Jersey Central Power and Light has scheduled a planned power outage for March 23 (rain date March 26) between 10 a.m. and noon in order to complete maintenance work on a circuit out of the Van Hiseville substation on East Veterans Highway, Jackson. The following streets are affected: Cathy Court, Dorathys Lane, Douglas…
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