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Vegan diet may reduce breast cancer risk
A nnual mammograms aren’t as effective at reducing the risk of death from breast cancer as we once thought, according to a just-released 25- year study. Researchers at the University of Toronto concluded that screening did not reduce mortality rates any more than traditional physical exams. The findings are jarring for women who are considered…
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New protocol limits public discourse
The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) board has issued a new protocol regarding public comments at the authority’s meetings, which was in effect beginning with their February meeting. The lowlight of the new protocol is that “no comments will be addressed until all of the speakers have concluded and returned to their seats.” This…
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Changing focus of WWII center at Brookdale called into question
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer For nearly 14 years, students and community members have visited the Brookdale Community College Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution to learn about the war and the bloody lessons it instilled in humankind. Paul Zigo, founder and director of the center, resigned in June 2013 for personal…
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Library has programs for kids in March
The West Long Branch Library is holding special events for children in March at 95 Poplar Ave. “LEGO Connections” will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5. Children in grades K-4 can create something imaginative and wacky to make Dr. Seuss proud in honor of his birthday week. A parent or guardian must remain…
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Decision looms on future of Oceanport Borough Hall
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A report on the condition of Borough Hall found the municipal complex was substantially damaged during the superstorm. Officials must now consider options that include whether to elevate and repair the structure or move offices to another location. KENNY WALTER/STAFF OCEANPORT — The storm-damaged municipal complex has been deemed “substantially…
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Hoops for Horizons tourney scores for Red Bank youth
RUMSON — The 12th annual Hoops for Horizons 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held at the Rumson Country Day School March 6-8 with all funds raised benefiting the Horizons Student Enrichment Program. For the second year, the charity event will be held in honor of Albert E. Martin Jr., the Red Bank Regional High School…
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FEMA grants Ocean $1.6M for storm debris cleanup
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The federal government has awarded the township $1.59 million in reimbursements for the cleanup of debris from superstorm Sandy. Township Manager Andrew Brannen said the majority of the funds the township spent in the wake of the superstorm were used to remove fallen and broken trees. “There…
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Regional solutions sought for Whale Pond flooding
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The five towns within the Whale Pond Brook Watershed, outlined in yellow, will form a regional commission to identify and implement mitigation strategies for recurrent flooding and funding sources. MAP COURTESY OF FAITH TEITELBAUM OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A regional commission will be formed to identify and implement flood mitigation strategies…
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