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  • Low back pain and sciatica, bridging the gap

    By Jerry Moczerniuk, P.T., D.P.T. In my practice, I have noticed over the years a bit of confusion in patient understanding about the term sciatica. My goal for writing this article is to broaden the understanding of the term sciatica, lumbar spine disease, and to describe how physical therapy can help in such conditions. The…

  • The Resiliency Program offers help for those suffering from PTSD and anxiety

    Dr. Steven Zodkoy of Monmouth Advanced Medicine, Freehold, has teamed up with Soldier On to provide free care for veterans, soldiers and their families suffering with anxiety, burnout, depression and PTSD. Dr. Zodkoy developed The Resiliency Program as a solution to the epidemic of veterans suffering after serving their country.This program was based on a…

  • Car shows rev up fun for whole family

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Steve Dillon of Monroe Township cleans his 1935 Graham at the Classic Car Cruise held at The Shoppes of Old Bridge on July 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Car enthusiasts, as well as families and investors, are flocking to car cruise nights throughout New Jersey to take a look at…

  • Mild cognitive impairment is not quite so mild

    By Joel S. Ross M.D. Mind cognitive impairment (MCI) is a very common ailment of older adults (ages 50 and over). What is MCI? Simply defined, it is a condition where an individual’s memory is impaired greater for what can be expected for their age. When loved ones tell you the forgetfulness is serious it…

  • Fire district wins approval to build garage

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Voters have approved the construction of a garage behind the Manalapan Township Volunteer Fire Company firehouse on Sweetmans Lane. The special election was called by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District 2 and held on June 20. Joseph Spevak, secretary of the board, said the referendum was approved…

  • Tax liens placed on properties due to lack of maintenance

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Property maintenance chores at vacant homes throughout the community are continuing to keep Manalapan Department of Public Works employees busy. Municipal officials took action on June 10 to place tax liens on 11 properties that recently required attention from DPW crews. All 11 properties had overgrown grass that…

  • Equine rescue seeks funds to continue saving lives

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Lisa Post administers medication to Ozzy, center, a 10-year-old mule, while Wyatt, an 18- year-old Hanoverian, looks on in a field at the Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center, Millstone Township. PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO Helping Hearts Equine Rescue Inc. needs funds to survive through the summer, according to volunteer Julie Stern. Helping…

  • Library commission supports food bank

    The Monmouth County Library Commission donated 11,494 cans of food and other non-perishable items to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as the result of its recent Food for Fines program held throughout the 13 branches of the county-wide system in conjunction with Monmouth County’s annual food drive. “I am so happy our library…

  • Two churches join Habitat for Humanity to build home

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer The future home of the Tello family is at 108 Center St., Freehold Borough. The house was built through a partnership among Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County, the Colts Neck Reformed Church and St. Rose of Lima Church. FREEHOLD — The dream of home ownership will soon become a…