• Angered by vote to approve gas-tax hike

    Angered by vote to approve gas-tax hike

    When I opened the newspaper this morning, I was shocked but not surprised. The losers of both parties in Trenton voted overwhelmingly to approve the 23-cent increase in our gas tax, taking us from one of the lowest in the country to the sixth highest. Based on the past performance of this state Legislature, in…

  • Navesink Arts Center presents an ‘Evening of the Spoken Word’

    Navesink Arts Center presents an ‘Evening of the Spoken Word’

    The Navesink Arts Center, home of the Monmouth Players theatrical company, will present an “Evening of the Spoken Word” performance at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28, at the Navesink Arts Center, 149 Monmouth Ave., Middletown. The program, themed as “Verses in Autumn” will feature members from the greater Shore community to share their passion for spoken…

  • Great part-time jobs for retirees

    Great part-time jobs for retirees

    Part-time consultant work may be just what retirees are looking for to fill their time and earn some extra money. Upon retiring, many newly minted retirees find themselves looking for ways to fill their free time. Hobbies may not take up too much time, and travel can stretch retirees’ budgets. One way that retirees can…

  • Renovations for senior safety

    As adults approach their golden years, the homes they once thought of as sanctuaries can become unsafe. Families wrestle with the decision to keep parents and grandparents in their homes or move them into assisted living facilities or other senior residences. Modifying seniors’ homes to make them safer is another option. The National Institute on…

  • Beware buying medicines online

    Beware buying medicines online

    The Internet has made it possible for consumers to buy just about anything without ever leaving their homes. Whether looking for a pizza or a car, consumers can find whatever they need with a few clicks of the mouse. But buying merchandise online always comes with a degree of risk, and that’s especially so when…

  • Delaying retirement has financial, social benefits

    Delaying retirement has financial, social benefits

    The need to save for retirement is something professionals start hearing about from the moment they begin their careers. Whether it’s parents extolling the virtues of retirement plans or employers who encourage their employees to take advantage of their retirement programs, saving for retirement is never far from the minds of professionals. As important as…

  • Free six-week diabetes workshops offered at library

    Free six-week diabetes workshops offered at library

    The Sayreville Public Library has partnered with Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network to offer free six-week diabetes self-management workshops 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 17 at the library, Washington Road. The evidence-based sessions, developed at Stanford University, are interactive and will cover a variety of topics including preventing complications, problem solving, the importance of…

  • Improve Your Quality Of Life At Northeast

    Improve Your Quality Of Life At Northeast

    NorthEast Spine & Sports Medicine is the first multi-specialty medical group in Ocean County devoted to pain management, physical therapy, chiropractic and acupuncture. Our doctors and therapists educate patients past the point of pain relief to lessen the risk of re-injury or exacerbating a specific pain syndrome. Our clinicians do this by staying at the…

  • Explore Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury

    Explore Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury

    What could be better than peace of mind? That’s what Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury offers to families in the Monmouth County area. The community, formerly known as Kensington Court, is located at 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. Residents enjoy the best in senior assisted living and memory care at every level, including a full slate of…

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