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Column should bring comfort to those struggling
Thank you for writing about your cousin. Everyone addicted to drugs has a story. They are so much more than “an addict.” They are people we know and love. I hope sharing about your cousin brings some comfort to other families still struggling. They need to remember not to focus solely on the addiction; they…
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Scholarship keeps daughter’s memory alive
I just read your article about your cousin Courtney. I lost my daughter Morgan to heroin in December 2008. She was 22. Before that, whenever I would hear or read about a death of a much-too-young person, I would wonder how the parents must feel. How do they deal with tragedy so deeply sad? I…
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Writer offers support, resources
Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. My son was an intravenous heroin addict. I am one of the lucky, grateful moms. He became clean just before he turned 21 and has continued to support his recovery for the past eight years. Because of my experience as a mom of an addict, I have…
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‘Disney on Ice’ celebrates ‘100 Years of Magic’ in skating spectacular
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Disney’s “Mulan,” “The Lion King,” “Pinocchio,” Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles” and “Toy Story” will take to the ice for a grand celebration in “Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic.” Produced by Feld Entertainment, the fanfare production features more than 60 Disney stars that span the…
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Instant-racing legislation advances in state Senate
Legislation to create instant racing at New Jersey’s racetracks was released from a state Senate committee on Dec. 9, according to a press release from the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ). The action was taken by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. Among those testifying on behalf…
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Andretta–Baniowski
Michael Baniowski and Nicole Andretta Cindy and Anthony Andretta of Millstone Township announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Andretta, to Michael Baniowski, son of Kathleen and Edward Baniowski of Monroe Township. The future bride is a graduate of Allentown High School and Monmouth University, West Long Branch, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts…
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Child care costs weigh heavily on families
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Middletown resident Jamie Holman is a young mother currently studying information technology and business administration at Brookdale Community College (BCC) in Lincroft. While she works toward a degree and a professional career, her young son attends the college’s Children’s Learning Center, a comprehensive child care facility that has provided discounted…
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Officials honor three residents
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three Freehold Township residents were recently recognized by the Township Committee for their lifesaving efforts on Oct. 13 at Opatut Park, East Freehold Road. On a day when Pop Warner youth football games were being played at the park, the three individuals helped to save a man’s life. Parent Neven Puharic, Pop…
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Online gambling may be a roll of the dice
The recent launch of online gambling represented a chance for Atlantic City to reclaim its top-dog status after attacks on the city’s revenues by an influx of new casinos in the region. A law signed earlier this year allowed New Jersey casinos to team up with Internet-gaming providers to offer poker, slots and table games…
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