• Beauty trends down the decades

    By Lucie M. Winborne ReMIND magazine Illustration by Ed Vebell for a 1954 “New York Mirror Magazine” article, “You’re Sexier Than You Think.” The pursuit of beauty is eternal, and every age has its own unique standard. But while that standard may be in the eyes of the beholder, it frequently needs a little outside…

  • Jackson police officers promoted

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – Four officers in the Jackson Police Department have been promoted. The officers were recognized in front of family members and friends during a recent meeting of the Township Council. Patrol officers Fred Meabe and Michael Friedman were promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. John Convery and Sgt.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Honor Yoga will expand its programming to include “Wellness and Recovery,” a program designed to use the many aspects of yoga, including meditation and psychology, to increase the overall mental, physical and emotional well-being of individuals who may be living with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and/or addiction. The newest division, led by Dr. Nathalie Edmond,…

  • Go healthy on Black Friday

    YOUR TURN MICHELE S. BYERS GUEST COLUMN After a day of family and feasting on Thanksgiving, what will you do the next day? You could join the ever-escalating Black Friday shopping madness: malls at midnight, crowds stampeding for bargains and plenty of traffic. Or you could join a healthier tradition and use Black Friday to…

  • Religion does not have a place at town hall

    On Dec. 9, Jackson’s town hall this holiday season will once again be turned into the site for a religious observance with the lighting of the (Hanukkah) menorah. Because this celebration is a sectarian ritual unique to the Jewish religion, it does not belong on township (government) property any more than a Christian nativity scene…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN The last of the fall foliage takes on many hues in Central New Jersey.

  • Fashion trends from long ago are featured

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Not all fashion shows highlight the latest styles of the season. Some take a step back and showcase the fashion trends of centuries ago. The Monmouth County Historical Association is doing just that. “This fashion show came about by popular demand and we were thrilled we were able to accommodate…

  • Coin collecting attracts hobbyists and investors

    BUSINESS By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD — For those who are curious about coins and collectibles, a Freehold Borough store may be a place worth visiting. Superior Rare Coinage and Collectibles, 41 E. Main St., has been in business at this location for 16 years. Owner Elliott Durann said coin collecting runs in his…

  • Investigators cite cause of accident

    PLUMSTED – Investigators are citing the presence of an insect in a vehicle as a contributing factor in an accident that claimed the life of a young adult from Millstone Township. Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Al Della Fave said this week that the two occupants of a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 were swatting at…

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