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Meridian Health to elevate cancer services in Monmouth and Ocean County facilities
Furthering its commitment to improve the health and well-being of the residents of New Jersey, Meridian Health has launched a $128 million investment to bring a higher level of care close to home by enhancing its cancer services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.The massive project builds upon well established and trusted cancer services already offered…
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CentraState offers a support group for people with diabetes
The Novo Nordisk Diabetes Center at CentraState Medical Center is offering a support group for people with diabetes and their families.The group will meet on the third Wednesday of every month from 1-2 p.m. in the Jack Aaronson Conference Center in The Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. The first…
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Where to find autism resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of 2014, autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68 children across the country. This new estimate is 30 percent higher than previous reports, which may be indicative of better measuring devices, more people coming forward or a greater prevalence of autism across the board. “Autism…
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Howell school budget shows rise in tax levy
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Ron Sanasac, business administrator of the Howell K-8 School District, said the tentative budget the Board of Education has adopted for the 2015-16 school year is a “work in progress.” “We are ensuring that the budget is going to have long-term sustainability for the district and we…
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Farmingdale resident indicted on murder charge
A Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment on March 23 charging a Farmingdale man with the April 2014 killing of Jermaine Huntley, 28, of Asbury Park, on Washington Avenue in Asbury Park, according to Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Jacquil Jones, 26, is charged in the threecount indictment with first-degree murder and…
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Snow parking rules revised
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — When next winter’s snow storms hit Jackson, residents will have to be mindful of where their cars are parked following the adoption of an amended ordinance by the Township Council. On March 24, council members amended existing sections of the municipal code in order to make snow removal…
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Three will seek to retain seats
PLUMSTED — Three members of the Township Committee will seek to retain their seats in the Nov. 3 general election. Republicans Jack Trotta, Eric Sorchik and Vincent Lotito submitted nominating petitions by the March 30 deadline, according to Township Clerk Dorothy Hendrickson. Trotta and Sorchik are seeking threeyear terms that would run from January 2016…
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Repurpose fort as medical marijuana depot
Unfortunately, Fort Monmouth in Eatontown has not been a very enticing place for new businesses in 2015, especially considering the only news all winter was the fact that it was approved as an Ebola quarantine site. Leaders tasked with bringing new industry and jobs need to think differently and welcome new ideas. One emerging economic…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Raindrops gather on a car window at the Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township.
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