Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • New treatment for chronic pain: dry needling

    New treatment for chronic pain: dry needling

    By Dr. Erik Hums Chronic pain sufferers are all too familiar with the revolving door of doctor’s appointments, conflicting diagnoses, and seemingly endless treatment options. Some find successful treatment for their pain but unfortunately, most do not. Chronic pain has been a growing concern in our country, with an estimated 100 million individuals afflicted by…

  • Web-based referral tool continues to help area residents

    Web-based referral tool continues to help area residents

    Effective immediately, individuals seeking referral help with substance use issues can access an online referral tool with access to a complete database of service providers. Wellspring’s web-based Confidential Online Treatment Referrals tool has been updated, thanks to funding from the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Middlesex County Office of Human Services. Since…

  • Colon Cancer Alliance hosts annual fundraising Undy Run/Walk

    Colon Cancer Alliance hosts annual fundraising Undy Run/Walk

    On July 16 at 8 a.m., hundreds of Jersey Shore residents will run brave through the city streets wearing boxers and briefs during the family-friendly Undy Run/Walk. Hosted by the Colon Cancer Alliance, this lighthearted event encourages participants to wear silly boxers, briefs or costumes in support of knocking colon cancer out of the top…

  • Cats removed from Woodbridge apartment, taken to shelter

    Cats removed from Woodbridge apartment, taken to shelter

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — A dozen or so summonses are expected to be levied against a couple, whose Iselin apartment was found to have over 100 cats living and/or deceased inside, according to Matt Stanton, spokesperson for the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA). In the days…

  • Malloy returns to New Egypt as field hockey coach

    Malloy returns to New Egypt as field hockey coach

    By Wayne Witkowski Lisa Malloy returns to her alma mater at New Egypt High School, where she played for a state championship field hockey team in 2005, as its new head coach starting in the fall. “It’s good to be back and to give back to the community,” said Malloy, who has fellow alumna Robyn…

  • Holbrook 12U team moves on in district tournament

    Holbrook 12U team moves on in district tournament

    By Wayne Witkowski Steven Davis, making his first start in the District 18 tournament for Holbrook’s 12-and-under All-Stars, smashed a walk-off single that delivered Jayden Toucher with the winning run in the sixth inning when the team from Jackson beat Manchester, 13-12, in a crossover game July 3. Davis worked the count full and then…

  • A night on the town for Red Bank pet owners

    A night on the town for Red Bank pet owners

    By CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer RED BANK — Many shops and restaurants in the Red Bank area were on hand for a pet-inspired street fair on June 28. “Red Bank Dog Days” ran from 6-9 p.m. on Monmouth Street between Drummond and Broad Street. The idea for this event was conceived four years ago when Mayor Pasquale…

  • Sayreville backs residents on persistent Sandy woes

    Sayreville backs residents on persistent Sandy woes

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The borough took a step to recognize homeowners who weren’t eligible for a buyout after superstorm Sandy, but are still dealing with problems of their own following the storm. The Borough Council passed a resolution on June 13 that requests that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) review its…

  • Old Bridge’s Cruz ready to continue baseball career in college

    Old Bridge’s Cruz ready to continue baseball career in college

    By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s Luis Cruz pitched well this past spring but had just a 1-4 record to show for it. Nonetheless, he was impressive enough to earn a scholarship to play next season at Rowan College at Burlington County. “I think it will be a good fit for Luis,” Old Bridge…