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Cupboard bare at food pantry
EDISON — A recently launched townwide food drive aims to help stock the shelves at the Hands of Hope Food Pantry in time for its busy holiday season. “Food pantries like the Hands of Hope are crucial resources for our neediest neighbors and our at-risk residents,” Mayor Thomas Lankey said. “With the support and generosity…
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A thinner Thanksgiving
By Kristin Carlino, R.D. Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, so why not go ahead and splurge? Gaining weight during the holiday season is a national pastime. Year after year, most of us pack on at least a pound (some gain more) during the holidays — and keep the extra weight permanently. But with…
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Pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters and… fall allergies?
For a large number of people, fall doesn’t just mean crisp nights and beautiful colors — it means another allergy season.With up to 30 percent of Americans suffering from hay fever or allergic rhinitis, fall is often full of sneezing, itchy eyes and trips to the doctor.With prevention and planning, though, you can spend fall…
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Parker Home unearths 2004 time capsule and plants another for 2024
Ten years ago, leaders and residents at Parker Home, Highland Park, buried a time capsule on the grounds of Parker at River Road with the request that it be unearthed and opened in 2014 and a new one interred for another decade.The goal was to have a look back at how things were and see…
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Total exchange of the joint
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 By Yuliya Nemykina CTW Features Crack open a tabloid magazine or tune into any “Real Housewives” show and it would…
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Women’s Club offers talk by hypnotherapist
The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will host a free presentation with certified hypnotherapist Sandy Spector 7-8 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. In her discussion, “The Power Within,” Spector will discuss hypnosis methods. According to the press release, the use of hypnosis can be effective with smoking cessation, weight…
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Wardlaw-Hartridge to conduct blood drive
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, along with the school’s Interact club, will host a blood drive noon-6 p.m. Nov. 5 at 1295 Inman Drive, Edison. Students 16 and older may participate with parental permission. Students 17 and over may participate without a permission form, but proper identification is required. For more information, contact the school at 908-754-1882…
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College begins construction of South Hall science facility
EDISON — Middlesex County College held its second ceremonial groundbreaking in 30 days as it celebrated the start of construction on South Hall, a state-of-the-art science laboratory building. “It’ll be fabulous,” said Parag Muley, chair of the Department of Natural Sciences. “It’ll be an excellent addition to our existing facility that will fill a much-needed…
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POLICE BEAT
All items are taken from police dept. records. All suspects are presumed innocent until found guilty in court. METUCHEN Police charged Jonathan H. Baksh, 18, of Edison, with driving while intoxicated and underage drinking on Bridge Street around 3:22 a.m. Oct. 19. Police stopped Baksh in a 2004 Hyundai for motor vehicle violations. Anthony B.…
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