• Why you shouldn’t overdo: the downside of overtraining

    Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, D.P.T., C.S.C.S. We have all heard the phrase “No pain, no gain.”When it comes to the human body, discomfort is acceptable, but pain is not. In fact, there is a threshold of pain tolerance that is unique to each individual. It’s important to understand and respect this limit. When the body…

  • Mini-golf event combines fun and fund-raising

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer RED BANK — Each November, local accounting firm The Curchin Group hosts an indoor miniature-golf tournament to bring together sponsors, clients and community members, while raising funds to benefit local nonprofits. As the firm prepares to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the “Curchin Mini Golf Open” Nov. 10, Peter…

  • ‘Wings of Life’ to be screened Nov. 15

    The public is invited to a free Social Action film screening of “Wings of Life” at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Unitarian meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. Produced by Disneynature, the film is narrated by Meryl Streep and takes an intimate look at increasingly threatened butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers. Monmouth County…

  • ‘Hi-Lo’ fundraiser to benefit fire company

    The Lincroft Volunteer Fire Company will host a Hi-Lo Fall Fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at 601 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Doors open 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Lincroft Volunteer Fire Company. Players do not require special skills to play this card game. At each table, playing cards will be dealt out. As…

  • Knights to hold two November fundraisers

    The St. Joseph Council 3402 of the Knights of Columbus at 54 Route 35 in Keyport has slated two fundraisers to help military personnel and local charities. A Prime Rib Dinner will be held from 5- 9 p.m. Nov. 7. Dessert, coffee, soda, beer and wine will be served at the dinner. The cost is…

  • Sandy bill would hold contractors responsible

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer For residents of Monmouth County still dealing with homes damaged by superstorm Sandy, the process of rebuilding can be tedious. State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) has said her office has been flooded with calls from residents asking her assistance to help keep the process moving. “Citizens shouldn’t have to call…

  • Residents lack adequate fire protection

    Residents of southern Holmdel need to be very cautious since the sudden disbandment of the all-volunteer Holmdel Fire Company 1 and closing of the Main Street firehouse in April 2014. At that time, the Township Committee reported reduced emergency response times in the event of a fire in this area. The fire truck used for…

  • College hosting Chemistry Carnival

    A s a professor of chemistry at Brookdale Community College, I’d like to reach out to readers about one of our favorite community services — our upcoming annual Chemistry Carnival, which will be held from 12-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Navesink rooms of the Warner Student Life Center. The event is free…

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    JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF High Point Monument, which stands more than 1,800 feet above sea level, provides views over Sussex and miles beyond as the centerpiece of High Point State Park, Sussex.

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