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Monmouth County Fair promises fun for all
The Monmouth County Fair will be held July 23-27 at the East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H Association, the fair hours will be 5-11 p.m. every night except Sunday, when the fair will be open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. This…
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Advocate for child slaves not resting on laurels after award
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Evan Robbins is all smiles during a trip to Ghana as he stands with children helped by his organization, Breaking the Chain Through Education. METUCHEN — His dedication to freeing child slaves in Ghana, Africa, has landed Evan Robbins in the spotlight once again. The Metuchen High School social studies…
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Teacher Expo to offer variety of exhibits
An informative expo for professional educators will be held July 31 in Edison. Themed “Expanding Teaching Horizons,” the Teacher Expo will feature exhibits on a wide variety of topics, including publishers, professional development information, curriculum enhancement, innovations, technology, school supplies, financial/retirement planning, colleges and universities, class trips, assembly programs, fundraisers and more. The exhibits will…
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Garden State Veterinary Services offers advice about pet trauma
There are many different degrees of pet trauma, from minor scrapes to more severe injuries. Pet owners should be prepared for unforeseen incidents; know how to handle their pet, what medications or pre-existing problems they have, and also where to seek emergency care 24/7. Before handling an animal, try to make a visual assessment of…
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Preventative care important for pets
A ccording to a 2011 Bayer Veterinary Care Usage study, companion animal veterinary visits have been declining over the past several years. Study participants reported their pets saw the vet nearly 20 percent less than they did a mere four years ago.The infrequency of vet visits might be traced to a host of factors, including…
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Officials consider options for Middlesex Greenway
By AMY ROSEN New entrances to the Middlesex Greenway lead from Amboy Avenue and Memorial Parkway, Metuchen. While steps continue to be taken to improve and grow the Middlesex Greenway, obstacles remain in the path of these plans. The Edison Greenways Group recently presented results of a study based on public input on the county-owned,…
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‘Super-bug’ threat spurs push to limit antibiotics for livestock
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Dr. John Sensakovic, an infectious disease specialist, speaks about the potential danger of the overuse of antibiotics. Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin stands at right. EDISON — Assemblywoman Nancy J. Pinkin (D-Middlesex) is calling for Congress to curb certain antibiotics in livestock feed and ban feeding antibiotics to healthy animals. The move…
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Coffeehouse, comedy show set at playhouse
An evening of original sketch comedy, stand-up comics, singing and more will be held at 8 p.m. July 26 at the Historic Edison Valley Playhouse, 2196 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Returning to host the coffeehouse is the Pavlovian Dog Show, a trio of performers who write original sketch comedy. Mike Patierno, Claudio Venancio and Ryan…
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Parish will close Our Lady of Peace School
After more than 80 years of operation as a Catholic school, Our Lady of Peace School, Fords section of Woodbridge, is closing its doors for good. Rev. Monsignor Andrew Szaroleta, pastor of the parish announced the decision July 18, attributing the move to a steep decline in enrollment. He said the decision was made after…
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