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Robert J. Gardner
Mr. Gardner, 73, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, died Nov. 6, 2013, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He retired as a chemical warehouseman for Oakite Products Inc., Metuchen. He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Gardner. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Marian (Barton) Gardner; a son, Terence Crawford; his…
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Castiglia–Toscano
MILESTONES Toni-Marie and Anthony Toscano Toni-Marie Castiglia, daughter of Anthony and Ursula Castiglia of Manalapan, was married on Sept. 28, 2013, to Anthony Joseph Toscano, son of Barbara Ferrier and Paul Toscano of Manalapan. Deacon Michael Lee Foster officiated at the ceremony at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Englishtown, where the bride was given in…
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Minimally invasive VATS surgery enables local lacrosse player to get back to play
Zach Tripet A s a varsity player for the Lacey Lions Lacrosse team, 17-year-old Forked River resident Zach Tripet is known for his fast shot, finesse and perseverance on the field.While at practice one day, Zach experienced chest pains and difficulty breathing. His coach convinced him to take a break. Later that evening, his symptoms…
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Become a sharper shopper
I t’s easy to be influenced by the large print claims on packages. “It really takes a savvy consumer to get past the marketing hype and gimmicks,” says Dr. Natalie Digate Muth. With a few steps you can buy more nutritious products. “Look at the ingredient list; how long is it? How many words to…
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Food myths
Does the truth match the hype of these touted foods? By Bev Bennett CTW Features With every bite you give yourself a thumbs-up for eating foods designed to boost your nutrition. You’re getting more fiber, more protein, less fat or more vitamins and minerals because you’re eating certain ingredients touted for their health benefits. But…
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Toms River man charged with robbery
HOWELL — A resident of Toms River was arrested at Best Buy, Route 9, on Dec. 1 after he allegedly attempted to shoplift merchandise from the store. Police said Robert Dosil Jr., 52, entered the store at about noon and was observed on a security camera allegedly concealing merchandise under his coat. As Dosil exited…
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Greater Media airs top stories in Broadcast News
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Suzie Xie leads the broadcast with a look at the week’s top stories before passing the torch to reporters and managing editors in the Greater Media newsroom. The race to thrive in a shifting industry has pushed media outlets to reach their audiences through a range of platforms, with a…
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And they still won’t make their beds
Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET Every time I ponder the thought of my older sons returning home for a visit, my heart leaps for joy! Back when they were young, I encouraged those kids of mine to be independent. I made them fix their own snacks, pick up after themselves and I pushed them…
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Plumsted voters will have say on fire dept. land deal
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A “last option” plan from the Plumsted Township Fire District to purchase property and expand its operations at a cost of almost $500,000 will go before voters in a special election on Feb. 5. The fire district’s plan was outlined during a meeting on Dec. 2. Officials want…
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