• Old Bridge HS grows world language, exchange programs

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE— Four years ago, there was one German language teacher on the faculty of Old Bridge High School (OBHS), with about 100 students studying the language. For the 2015-2016 school year, the number of German language teachers has grown to four and the number of students studying the language…

  • 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

  • South Amboy looks to spring start of terminal

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer South Amboy officials are hopeful construction on the ferry terminal building and parking lot will start in the spring, which is the final phase of the long-awaited commuter ferry service. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said at a City Council meeting on Oct. 21 that face-to-face meetings with state officials in…

  • 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…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Autumn’s palette appears to be at its peak in Central New Jersey.

  • 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…

  • Waverly residents save valuable commuting time via nearby Parkway

    The Waverly at Neptune luxury rental community has become well known for its brand-new apartments, upscale clubhouse amenities and beautiful Jersey Shore location. But for many residents, it is the easy access to the Garden State Parkway that truly makes it an ideal place to call “home.” The proximity to Exit 100 of the Parkway,…

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