• South River candidates agree: Electric rates are a major issue

    Election 2015 By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — It was billed as a debate, but there were plenty of barbs hurled by both sides. At the Oct. 16 candidates’ debate, organized by the Luso-American Political Action Committee, mayoral and council candidates exchanged views before the general election on Nov. 3. The mayoral candidates…

  • Battle Royal

    WA Elite Pro Wrestling continued its yearlong 15th anniversary celebration by marking its first time teaming up with Make-A-Wish-New Jersey during their first ever 50-man “Royal Rumble Style” Battle Royal! At Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in South River on Oct. 24. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Council revokes spa license after police inquiry

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The East Brunswick Township Council voted unanimously to revoke a spa’s license after an undercover police investigation found that an employee was offering clients more than a massage. According to a statement sent from the East Brunswick Police Department, the Investigative Division conducted an undercover operation at the New Era…

  • Obesity in childhood leads to lifelong health complications

    The Struggle is real but the solutions are many By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer THINKSTOCK Luck played a role in the transformation of a Manalapan teen’s life when he went to the pediatrician with his mother. Dr. Jill Sharon, a Manalapan pediatrician, was filling in for Alec Fiallo’s regular pediatrician, and she noted his high…

  • The struggle is real

    Carolyn Latkovich Editor’s Note: This week Greater Media Newspapers examine a few of the struggles faced by families and individuals in Central New Jersey. This begins an occasional series on some of the physical, emotional, and mental health challenges and successes experienced by our readers. Forty seconds is about the time that it takes to…

  • Photo

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Monroe Township High School’s Olivia Tucker (middle left) and Ria Sharma (middle right) celebrate with their teammates after the Falcons 2-0 upset over top-seeded South Plainfield in the Greater Middlesex Conference Field Hockey Tournament championship game played Oct. 22 at South Brunswick High School.

  • Safe and sound

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: My sister recently went to some organization where experts advised her (for free) about whether her baby seat was properly installed and secured. I’ve got a teen, but also a little one on the way, and I’d love the same kind of advice, but I don’t know where to begin…

  • Cars that can go the distance

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Here are the true road warriors — cars and trucks that can run for 600 miles or more without having to stop for a fill-up While it’s true there are any number of capable cars and SUVs on the market that can easily accommodate the family for a leisurely highway…

  • Things to consider before downsizing your home

    The decision to downsize a home is often bittersweet. Many couples who downsize their homes do so after raising a family. A home might be filled with memories, but downsizing a home helps couples save more money, and that financial flexibility often allows men and women to more fully enjoy their retirement. But in spite…

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