Vol. 23 - No. 28
In This Week’s Edition
THE BERKELEY
TIMES
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GRIDIRON GOSSIP: Central Grads Star In College Football
| December 16, 2017
Overdose Decrease Possible
Letters Page 8.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
–Photo by Chris Lundy Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and Prosecutor Joseph Coronato speaks to the Ocean County Mayors Association in Toms River. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The sheriff and prosecutor gave the Ocean County Mayors Association an update on the opioid epidemic, and said that some progress has been made this year. It’s possible, given the number of overdoses so far this year, that Ocean County might see a decrease of about 25 percent from last year, Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said. There were 209 for all of 2016. This would be the first decrease in years. Although many people think of the problem as mostly heroin, that does not paint a complete picture, he said. Fentanyl, another opioid, has been showing up in the toxicology of overdose victims more and more. In 2014, it was present in 10 percent of overdoses. This year so far, it’s been present in 65 percent. The drug problem spreads out into other charges, he said. The cost of feeding a drug
Surprising Foods That Maintain Hearing Health
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Dear Pharmacist Grow A New Brain With Blueberries, Chewy Food And Super Mario
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Inside The Law We Can Assist You With Your Land Use Application Presentation Before The Board
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Business Directory Page 25.
Classifieds Page 23.
–Photo courtesy The College of New Jersey Central Regional grad Thomas Koenig, made the All-New Jersey Athletic Conference first team while at the College of New Jersey. By Chris Christopher Cheers, cheers and more cheers to Mike Gesicki, the senior tight end-hybrid from Southern Regional High School star ring for Penn State University. Plaudits to teammate
Manny Bowen, the ex-Barnegat star and a junior linebacker. The former Ram and ex-Bengal have helped Penn State University earn a berth in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl.
(Overdose - See Page 4)
(Football - See Page 5)
Fun Page
County Christmas Tree Lit For All Residents
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Wolfgang Puck Change Of Pace: Vibrant Beets Brighten Up A Traditional Hanukkah Dish
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Horoscope Page 31.
–Photo by Chris Lundy After the tree was lit, families made their way over to get pictures taken in front of it.
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The large tree on the corner of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street was again the center of attention at the annual county Christmas tree lighting. The program paper work,
which wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Joyous Kwanzaa, declared that the tree was a 41-foot tall Colorado spruce with 2,000 energy efficient LED bulbs. The tree was lit by two children pressing a large button.
They were the grandchildren of Freeholder John Bartlett, who shared that their diverse family is symbolic of people gathering together at Christmas. The children have grandparents who are Muslim, Jewish, Roman (Residents - See Page 4)
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