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K. Hovnanian invites homebuyers to ‘Meet the Builder’ Nov. 8
K. Hovnanian Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is inviting the public to get an inside look at how the company builds homes, at the latest in its series of enormously popular Meet the Builder events. This fall’s event will take place on Nov. 8, at many of the builder’s new-home communities in New…
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Jaguars football team earns playoff berth
Jackson Memorial High School’s football team secured a berth in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV playoffs with a 41-14 victory over winless Toms River High School East. But the Jaguars (7-1) will be playing for bragging rights on Nov. 7 when they host unbeaten Red Bank Catholic High School — the No. 1-ranked team…
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Jackson boys soccer teams exit early in state tourney
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent The Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School boys soccer teams exited quickly and quietly from the NJSIAA tournament opening round games on Nov. 3. Jackson Memorial, riding a 9-0-1 streak late in the season, fell behind by three goals just 10 minutes into the game against Rancocas Valley…
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Jaguars playing for shot at state field hockey finals
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s Allison Young, right, and Lenape High School’s Kaity McKenna chase after a loose ball during the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV quarterfinals on Oct. 31 in Jackson. The Jaguars advanced to the semifinals with a 3-2 victory. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jackson Memorial High School’s field hockey…
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Is BRCA1 and 2 gene testing right for you?
By John Pellegrino, M.D. BRCA stands for BReast CAncer.Without you ever being aware of it, normal BRCA genes help you fight back against cancer cells that may try to invade the body over the course of your lifetime. But some families carry mutated or “broken” BRCA genes that can be passed down from one generation…
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Total exchange of the joint
By Yuliya Nemykina CTW Features Today, baby boomers and seniors have a desire to stay active longer. As such, there has been a rise in total joint replacement procedures and along with it a more efficient, effective and safer surgery Crack open a tabloid magazine or tune into any “Real Housewives” show and it would…
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Program boosts youngsters’ self-esteem
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell-Farmingdale Municipal Alliance is offering a way for children to build emotional resilience and a better sense of self-awareness. On Tuesdays starting Nov. 11 and running through Dec. 16, the alliance will host a free life management skills program. The program will take place at the…
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Talks on student redistricting continue in Howell district
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Discussions are moving forward on the Howell K-8 School District’s initiative to rebalance student enrollment in the district’s buildings beginning in September 2015. Members of the Board of Education’s Facilities Committee discussed the issue on Oct. 20. Demographer Wayne Verderber is working with the school board to…
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Environmental champion
STAN LYSANDROU Howell resident Barbara Dixel was honored with the Ann G. Ritchey Environmental Award recognizing her years of service to the community protecting and preserving Howell’s environmental resources. The award was presented by the Howell Environmental Commission at a dinner that was held at the Our House Restaurant on Oct. 17. Pictured with Dixel…
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