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Eat plant-based foods and exercise for health
I hope John Cisna, the Iowa science teacher who ate nothing but McDonald’s food for three months, isn’t trying to convince his students that it’s wise to eat fast food on a regular basis. It’s worth noting that many of the items Mr. Cisna ate were not the nuggets and burgers that fast food customers…
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Support needed for ignition-interlock bill
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging New Jersey lawmakers to take a stand to save lives on New Jersey’s roads. Assembly Bill 1368, introduced by Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-22), requires the use of ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers for a period of at least three months. A1368/S385 is MADD’s top legislative priority…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Madison Wade, 11, left, and Annie Nolan, 11, both of Allentown, enjoy a ride on the Sizzler at the Freedom Fest State Fair on July 8. The Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township played host to the event for six days.
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Spaces available at rummage sale
The Monroe Township First Aid Squad will hold its Indoor Rummage Sale July 26 at the First Aid Building, 47 Monmouth Road, in Mill Lake Manor. Private vendors are sought. To reserve, interested individuals should email [email protected] and leave their name, address and phone number. Cost is $15 per vendor space. All money collected from…
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Luau to support child’s treatment
A Luau Buffet fundraiser for Zachary Nemeth, a child with multiple disabilities, is set for 2 p.m. July 20 at Elks Lodge No. 2370, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. The buffet menu will include Kahlua roast pork (pulled pork) with a variety of sauces; Huli-Huli grilled chicken; teriyaki beef; vegetable fried rice; sweet potato casserole;…
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Suspect arrested in bank robbery
MONROE — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery of the TD Bank on Prospect Plains Road in Monroe. Police charged William H. Howcott, 45, of Freehold Township, in the July 10 bank robbery. Monroe police investigated the heist with the assistance of the Freehold Township Police Department. Howcott turned himself in…
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Families embrace Fresh Air children
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer The Story family of Marlboro — Denise; her husband, Robert; and their children, Brendon, 14, Gabrielle, 11, and Siena, 19 months — will host a Fresh Air Fund child later this summer. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON The Shilling family has a tradition. Whenever 14-year-old Imani comes to visit the Manalapan…
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Food trucks: Gourmet on the go
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Hungry patrons line up at the Cinnamon Snail, a food truck specializing in organic vegan food. The familyrun operation is part of an evolving industry that is dishing out delicacies at festivals, farm markets and on the side of the street. JESSICA DAMICO/STAFF Once merely an oasis for the road-weary…
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Bulletin Board
– Overweight teens sought for weight loss program Certified trainer Bonny Kelter is seeking four to six pairs of overweight teenagers age 16 and over and their parents, overweight or not, to participate in a new eight-week weight loss/fitness/behavioral change program. The program is comprised of online internet videos followed at home including six-minute workout…
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