• ‘Safety first’

    For his Eagle Scout project, Louis Pron, 17, of Monroe (second from left) leads his fellow Scouts from Troop 3 of Monroe on Jan. 12 as they install security signs at all 27 entry points of Immaculate Conception Church/School, Spotswood, where he has attended church his whole life. The project will facilitate the needs of…

  • Storm and school shootings put focus on mental health

    Recent events such as superstorm Sandy and the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., have brought the subject of mental health care to the forefront. Unfortunately, the focus on mental health care and mental wellness usually only occurs after highly visible tragic events. The fact is that while behavioral health treatment needs…

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    Snow geese, seen here at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville, Atlantic County, are rarely seen traveling alone and can form flocks of several hundred thousand. This makes finding suitable accommodations a little tricky, but somehow they manage. BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com

  • CODA

    This is what happens when the GOP is in total control GREG BEAN So there was the state of my nativity, Wyoming, in the news again last night for yet another wacky law they’re considering — this time a bill sponsored by eight members of the state House of Representatives and two state senators declaring…

  • Frost PTA to sponsor Tricky Tray Jan. 25

    The Frost Elementary School PTA, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Tricky Tray Jan. 25 in the cafeteria at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. Prizes will include a $500 Apple gift card. a Nook tablet, Park Hopper Passes to Walt Disney…

  • Jamesburg business administrator resigns

    Richard Kilpatrick to take identical post in North Jersey; no replacement named yet BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — For the second time in less than a year, the Jamesburg School District is looking for a new business administrator. The board accepted the resignation of Richard Kilpatrick, who began his service to the district…

  • Shore destinations begin boardwalk restoration

    Beachside towns make comeback plans after Sandy’s destruction BY JESSICA D’AMICO & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers A worker stands atop a piece of construction equipment during Gov. Chris Christie’s Jan. 9 press conference for the groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of work on Belmar’s new boardwalk. JEFF GRANIT staff Whether one lives by the Shore…

  • The Crests to appear on stage in Monroe

    The Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community, Monroe, will present The Crests, starring Tommy Mara, in a performance set for 8 p.m. Jan. 19 in the auditorium at Monroe Township High School, Schoolhouse Road. Tickets cost $18 each. To reserve, call 609-395-0404, ext. 220 or 221, or visit the Greenbriar clubhouse.

  • Programs to address dementia, eye health

    The Wynwood at Forsgate, Brookdale Senior Living, 380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe, will offer two upcoming presentations. A seminar on glaucoma is set for 10-11 a.m. Jan. 22. Topics will include how glaucoma strikes, how it is treated and who is at risk. Presenter will be Brett Bergenfeld of On- Site Eye Care. The event will…

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