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Halloween gala on tap at Elks lodge
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold its annual Halloween Party 8 p.m.- midnight Oct. 31 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. The event will feature music by the Upperhand band, a hot buffet, beer, wine, soda and prizes for best costumes. Cost is $25 per person. Proceeds will benefit special-needs children at Elks…
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Boy Scout plans installation of Disc Golf Course in park
Eagle Scout candidate David Wolverton is turning one of his passions into something others can enjoy. An avid player of disc golf, David has designed the new 18-hole Thompson Park Disc Golf Course in Monroe. “I am going to be installing a white and a blue course layout, and I am working directly with [accredited…
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County residents urged to update voter information by Oct. 14
The Middlesex County Board of Elections is advising residents who have recently moved, changed their name or are new residents in Middlesex County to check their personal voter information. Residents can update their information by visiting www.njelections.org and clicking on “Voter Information” in the list on the left side of the page. They should then…
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East Brunswick ice skater places fourth at nationals
Kayla Leung EAST BRUNSWICK — Township resident Kayla Leung finished fourth and made it to the podium at the Solo Ice Dance National Championship at the World Arena in Colorado Springs on Sept. 20. The 14-year-old earned a No. 2 spot, representing the pre-silver level of Eastern Section. Only the top six from Eastern, Mid-West…
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Monroe arts panel seeking volunteers
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission is in need of volunteers. Interested individuals may email [email protected].
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Cardiac screenings inspired by story of MikeyD
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Above: Volunteer Dennis Crayon uses test dummies to demonstrate CPR to a group of youngsters during a cardiac screening event for young people on Sept. 27. PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO More than 500 young people received potentially lifesaving heart screenings during an event that the Doherty family of Middletown organized…
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At-home dental care for infants
Even the youngest of patients need diligent at-home dental care. If you have a new infant at home, it is important that you manage their dental hygiene just as you would their overall health. Children without teeth may not need to schedule their first dental exam anytime soon — unless there is a problem of…
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Protect your ears to avoid noise-induced hearing loss, which is permanent
By Jennifer J. Adams, Au. D., C.C.C./A. Hearing loss in the United States affects approximately 32 million people.The most common cause of hearing loss is presbycusis (or hearing loss associated with the aging process).The second most common cause of hearing loss is noise exposure. A noise-induced hearing loss can be caused from a one-time exposure…
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Do you have pain? Here’s five to thrive
By Ken Freedman, D.C. A fter the common cold, what is the No. 1 cause of lost time from work? It’s back pain.An estimated eight out of every 10 people will experience some form of back pain in their lifetime.The No. 1 reason people visit my office is for back pain relief. Low back pain…
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