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Three seats on ballot in Colts Neck municipal election
COLTS NECK – Two three-year terms and one one-year term on the Colts Neck Township Committee will be on the ballot in the Nov. 7 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two incumbents are seeking to retain their seats on the governing body. Republicans Thomas Orgo and Michael Viola and…
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South Brunswick seniors invited to free bingo game Nov. 20
The South Brunswick Senior Center and Atrium Health and Senior Living will sponsor a free bingo event at 12:15 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road/Route 522, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Open to South Brunwick residents age 55 and older who are members of the Senior Center. For more…
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Officials commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Clean Water Act
The 45th anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act was commemorated by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) and the New Jersey Sierra Club on Oct. 18 in Long Branch. Pallone, Jeff Tittel, the Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, and other officials spoke about the effects of the Clean Water Act while standing…
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Hazlet organization hosts ‘Laps for Ladybugs’ for seizure awareness
HAZLET Striving to raise awareness for children affected by PCDH19 epilepsy, the PCDH19 Alliance will host its first “Laps For Ladybugs” fundraising walk. The PCDH19 Alliance was founded by three parents of girls affected by PCDH19 epilepsy in an effort to support ongoing research into the debilitating disorder. The alliance is an all volunteer run…
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Tips to stay healthy and fit
From Roy S. Popkin. 1. Make the most of Free Physicals During the first 12 months on Medicare, seniors are offered free physicals. After that first year, they receive free annual wellness visits. 2. Preventative Care Preventative care visits, including health screenings for cholesterol levels, heart problems, colon cancer and more, qualify for Medicare coverage.…
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Board awards contract to expand Freehold Learning Center
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has awarded an $8.4 million contract to Newport Construction, Pennsauken, for additions and alterations to the Freehold Learning Center elementary school, Dutch Lane Road. The work at the Freehold Learning Center will be part of a $33 million construction project that was authorized by…
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Medicare workshop set for Nov. 20 in Middletown
Golden Years Design Benefits will hold a Medicare workshop at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown. For more information, call 732-526-7659.
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Acupuncture
From ProFysio Acupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific points on the skin to restore the balance or flow of energy (referred to as ‘chi’ or ‘qi’). Each point is linked together in a network of meridians or channels that run throughout the body and carry the flow of chi. It is…
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Beyond the brain: 5 things everyone needs to know about neurosurgery right now
Learn about neurosurgery and when you should consult a neurosurgeon By: Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) While Senator John McCain’s recent brain cancer diagnosis has sparked national conversation about neurosurgery, it is a topic many Americans know little about. Yet, it’s one that is critical to treating a variety of medical conditions, not just brain tumors.…
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