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Councilman calls out fellow members for not supporting school system
The goal of any community should be to work together to build something greater than what we could do on our own. One of our community endeavors is providing for and supporting the education of our children. John Dewey once said that, “There is a compact that exists between community and its public school. It is a…
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East Brunswick Library to present health initiative programs
The “Just For The Health Of It!” consumer health initiative will offer three health programs this month on a variety of topics at the East Brunswick Library, Civic Center Drive. The library is partnering with Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc. and the Middlesex County Office of Health Services to offer a…
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Saint John Vianney has ‘Super Bowl’ expectations this football season
Derek Sininsky, the football coach at Saint John Vianney High School, compares the goal of his program to what every NFL team strives for each season. “Our expectations are the same every year,” Sininsky said. “Just like every good NFL team, what do they want to do? They want to win the Super Bowl every…
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Direct access to physical therapy services can save healthcare dollars
David Bertone, PT, OCS, of db Orthopedic Physical Therapy, PC, is committed to helping consumers make smart decisions with their dwindling healthcare benefits. During these difficult economic times, it is even more important that people with or without health insurance consider cost effective approaches to manage their musculoskeletal injuries. Since 2003, New Jersey consumers have…
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Howell PAL collects donations to help Texas
HOWELL – The Howell Police Athletic League and the Monmouth-Ocean County Police Athletic League are collecting supplies that will be sent to Texas to assist people who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Donations (tax deductible) may be dropped off at the Southard Community Enrichment Center, 115 Kent Road, Howell. Among the items needed are…
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Lloyd Road PTO launches shoe drive fundraiser
The Lloyd Road Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold a shoe drive through Oct. 27 to raise funds to support the educational and recreational needs of its students and teachers. Donations will be accepted at the Matawan Municipal Offices, Broad Street, Matawan; Gurlie Locks, 419 Route 34, Matawan; Miles of Smiles,14 Luppatatong Ave, Keyport; and Miles of Smiles,…
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QuickChek introduces prototype market in Monroe
QuickChek will donate 25 cents for every sub, sandwich and wrap sold at its new location, 102 Applegarth Road, Monroe, through Sept. 28 to the Monroe Wolverines Pop Warner Football and Cheer league. QuickChek opened the new prototype 5,496–square-foot store located on Aug. 29. The open concept layout features earth tone colors, cleaner sightlines and…
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Is Leah Remini on “Kevin Can Wait” a good idea?
Question: What’s your take on the decision by Kevin Can Wait to kill off the show’s wife character as a way to ultimately move Leah Remini’s returning cop character into a role similar to the one she had on King of Queens? Wouldn’t it have been easier, for instance, to say the wife ran off…
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Take the leap, follow your dreams
By Paul Hall Inspirational movies are a big winner at the box office. In the new movie Leap!, we meet two children who yearn to follow their dreams despite living in an orphanage and having seemingly impossible aspirations. But can dreams come true? Their living situation is holding Felicie (voice of Elle Fanning) and Victor…
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