• Combating tiredness and fatigue should be part of your everyday wellness plan

    By Dr. Ira Shapiro For many of us, tiredness and fatigue are constantly at war with our desires to live fuller, healthier and more successful lives. Stress, pain, illness and a lack of exercise, sleep and rest are just a few of the culprits that seemingly turn the best intentions into unfulfilled potential on a…

  • Six bedroom fixes for a better night’s sleep

    1. Do your best to keep light in the bedroom to a minimum.Avoid overhead light if you can, and when reading, use a book light or, better yet, listen to an audiobook. 2. If you don’t have a personal preference, try keeping the bedroom cooler rather than warmer — it mimics the descent in cooling…

  • Good night, sleep tight

    Break the bad-sleep cycle for better health By Ben Larrison CTW Features The average person has probably heard it his entire life, from when he was a kid with a bedtime to his latest physical: If you want to be at your best, make sure you get enough sleep. But despite the warnings, chances are…

  • Wacky Wings set for Wednesdays at VFW

    Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 2319 hosts a Wacky Wings Night 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Guests are invited to try the post’s sauces or to bring their own. Wings cost 50 cents each. Poppers, breaded zucchini, potato pancakes and corn fritters will also be…

  • Space available at May 18 flea market

    Vendors are sought for the East Brunswick Elks Flea Market planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue and Hardenburg Lane. The event will take place rain or shine. Rental cost is $15 for space only. Vendors supply their own tables. Food, soda, water and coffee will be available…

  • Workshop to encourage clutter-free living

    “Clutter-Free Day,” a special event for people who clutter, collect and hoard, will be held 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 17 Oak Ave, Metuchen. Speakers and workshops will focus on the day’s theme of simplicity. The event is hosted by Clutterers Anonymous, a nonprofit organization that is modeled…

  • business 

    A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently painted a senior citizen’s home in the Iselin section of Woodbridge as part of the “Tooling Around the Township” program. The crew power-washed and painted the exterior of the home, cleaned the yard and planted flowers. Columbia Bank, which donated all labor and materials, supports many local…

  • Donations sought for Townwide Yard Sale

    The Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., will participate in the annual Jamesburg Townwide Community Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to -1 p.m. May 25 on the library lawn. A bake sale also will be held in conjunction with the yard sale. Individuals are invited to bring their “treasures” to the library the week…

  • in the service 

    David M. Gregor David M. Gregor has graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with distinction, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He was subsequently sworn in as an ensign in the United States Navy, having completed a four-year NROTC program in Pittsburgh, Pa. Upon degree conferment and enlistment, Gregor completed Phase I of…

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