• How you can lower your risk of breast cancer

    Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to lung cancer. One in eight women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research found that 22 percent of women named breast cancer as the disease they fear most.The specter…

  • High school teacher introduces hunger project

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – A local high school art teacher is hoping to have an impact on hunger in Monmouth County through a project aimed at raising awareness and funds for those in need. “The Empty Bowls Project is an international grassroots organization that helps raise awareness and money for world…

  • Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction

    The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…

  • Newspaper week highlights power of the press

    By JIM ZACHARY The power of the press should never be underestimated and must never be abused. This week marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week and the theme — The Power of the Press — points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open…

  • Church to host rummage sale, fair

    The Calico Fair and Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10 at Christ Church Middletown, 90 Kings Highway, Middletown. A Rummage and Book Sale for earlybird shoppers will open 9 a.m. Oct. 9. Rummage items will include new and gently used goods, books, kitchenware and more. The fair will feature live…

  • JCP&L prepared for hurricane

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer UNION BEACH—Taking lessons learned from superstorm Sandy, JCP&L officials said they were prepared prior to the anticipated Hurricane Joaquin. While Joaquin ventured away from New Jersey, about 15,000 JCP&L customers were impacted by the nor’easter that hit the state last Friday night into Saturday, according to company spokesman Ron Morano.…

  • Chance to cover Pope was ‘pinnacle of career’

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Howell native Gary Gellman of Gellman Images was in Philadelphia on Sept. 26 covering the arrival of Pope Francis at Philadelphia International Airport and captured the moment (above) when the Pope stopped his motorcade, exited his vehicle and blessed and kissed a 10-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy. PHOTO BY…

  • ‘Fab Lab’ provides 21st-century learning tools

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A new state-of-the-art laboratory is providing Raritan High School students with the latest digital technology they can use to solve real-world problems. According to school officials, the new Fabrication Laboratory, or “Fab Lab,” is a laboratory that is equipped with the latest digital technology that is designed to incorporate…

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