• Local man hooked on fishing for information

    Ron Bern writes book about fish species of New Jersey BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Ron Bern moved to New Jersey from Anderson County, S.C., 40 years ago. Used to having access to pristine fishing areas since the age of 6, the now- 76-year-old thought his fishing life was over when he moved to the…

  • Neglect of medical prescriptions puts health at risk

    Superstorm Sandy recently disrupted millions of lives, leaving thousands of area residents coping with damaged property or being displaced from their homes. Understandably, such a disruption can alter normal day-to-day habits, such as taking prescribed medications. However, neglecting to take medications can be costly and even life threatening. When people forget to fill their prescriptions…

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    Snow falls on oaks in the Jamesburg Park Conservation Area on Jan. 28. The trees across the path presumably blew down during superstorm Sandy. JOSEPH SAPIA

  • CODA

    With ban lifted, will women need to register for the draft? GREG BEAN The news last week that the Pentagon had lifted its ban on women in front-line combat roles was largely greeted as a positive step toward gender equality in our military. Over the course of our conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, women in…

  • ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ event Feb. 16

    Rutgers Master Gardeners of Middlesex County invite the public to take part in the “Great Backyard Bird Count” on Feb. 16 in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The start time is not formal. Attendees can use the park of over 300 acres for their count. Master Gardeners will offer hot coffee…

  • Register for ‘Family Candy Bar Bingo’ by Feb. 3

    Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick, will be holding “Family Candy Bar Bingo” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. The cost is $15 per adult and $5 per child, which includes pizza, dessert and one bingo board. Additional bingo boards will be available for purchase. To register, send…

  • Musical benefit planned for storm relief

    Songs for Sayreville: A Benefit on Tap is planned for 1-6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Bello’s Sports Pub and Family Restaurant, 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Parlin section of Sayreville. The family-friendly event will benefit Sayreville residents whose lives and homes were devastated by superstorm Sandy. Live music will be provided by The Rockadaddys, FOG and the…

  • Seminar to address weight-loss surgery

    Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. Feb. 11 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, Ferry Road between routes 9 and 18. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead a discussion on several…

  • Family hopes to have a doggone good time at dinner-dance

    Fundraiser set for Brookside Labradors; owner and business displaced after hurricane BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Brookside Labradors in Sayreville will be receiving a much-needed helping paw from neighbors and friends. Brookside Labradors, a Labrador dograising business run by Nancy Nieratko of Sayreville, was forced to shut down after Hurricane Sandy severely damaged…

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