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Christie is no supporter of medical marijuana in N.J.
When Brian Wilson — whose 2-yearold daughter, Vivian, has a rare form of epilepsy that might be treated with medical marijuana — recently confronted New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie about approving a bill making it legal for children to use it as part of treatment, the governor blew him off. “These are complicated issues,” Christie…
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MCC offers alternate route for teaching
A n information session for individuals who want to become a teacher will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Brunswick Room at Middlesex County College’s Crabiel Hall. Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The session will outline the steps needed to obtain a teaching certificate through this alternate-route program, “New…
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Sheriff nominates Edison teen for leadership program
Eric Dworsky, 17, of Edison, accepts a Certificate of Excellence for his acceptance to the Leadership Excellence–Direct Results program from Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott. EDISON — Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott recently announced the nomination of township resident Eric Dworsky, 17, of Edison, to participate in the second annual session of the…
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Early screening sought for reading disabilities
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer For children with language-based reading disabilities like dyslexia, early detection can lead to greater progress throughout the course of their lives, according to one expert. Children should undergo screenings for such disabilities in kindergarten, said Karen Kimberlin, a speech-language pathologist who practices in Tinton Falls. She served on a 12-member…
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Local ‘green’ group looks to make the world a better place
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer METUCHEN — Once a month, ecoconscious people throughout the world connect on the local level to discuss environmental issues that affect the planet. What started out a casual gathering at the Slug and Lettuce Pub in London in 1989 has come to be formally known as GreenDrinks International. “We basically…
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Health center will help camp live up to its name
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer This text will be replaced Kiddie Keep Well Camp counselor Sharom Williams explains the reward system used in the camp’s dining room to provide incentives for the campers to clean up after their meals. TERRY BOUDREAU Kiddie Keep Well Camp, located within Edison’s Roosevelt Park, has been operating as a…
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Veterans battle with developer over building in Metuchen
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A s the years-in-the-making Pearl Street development project moves closer to fruition, at least one quandary remains: What will become of Metuchen’s American Legion Fugle-Hummer Post 65? The post, which sits on the outskirts of the Pearl Street parking lot along Lake Avenue, stands in the way of the development…
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School standards spur full-day kindergarten
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer More school districts are offering full-day kindergarten programs as educational standards now place a greater emphasis on a strong curriculum for the young learners. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Many of New Jersey’s educational leaders agree that full-day kindergarten is a bona fide plus for students. But to establish the more…
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Miss NJ gets her State Library Card & Records Audiobook for Blind Children at TBBC
By Gary Cooper On Friday, August 23, Miss New Jersey 2013, Cara McCollum visited the NJ State Library, received her NJSL library card, met with staff and received a brief history of the library from John Shaw. She then went to the NJSL Talking Book & Braille Center where she recorded a book for children,…
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