• Mild cognitive impairment is not so mild

    By Joel S. Ross M.D. Mind cognitive impairment (MCI) is a very common ailment of older adults (ages 50 and over). What is MCI? Very simply defined, it is a condition where an individual’s memory is impaired greater for what can be expected for their age. When loved ones tell you the forgetfulness is serious…

  • Sports eyewear shopping tips

    Thousands upon thousands of sports-related injuries affect children and adults each year. Prevent Blindness estimates that water and pool activities, followed by basketball and then baseball/softball account for more sports-related eye injuries than any other sports. Male athletes are twice as likely to suffer from sports-related eye injuries than female athletes, but all athletes should…

  • Locals Bar to feature show by Shore Ratz

    MANALAPAN — Locals Bar, 300 Gordons Corner Road, in the Yorktowne shopping center, Manalapan, will host a performance by the Shore Ratz from 9 p.m. to midnight Aug. 14. “We are a classic rock party cover band that plays hits from the 1950s all the way up to today’s music,” said drummer Scott Rosen. Shore…

  • Museum exhibit focuses on summers at the shore

    By KAYLA MARSH Staff Writer The “Wish You Were Here” exhibit at the Monmouth County Historical Association, Freehold Borough, features postcards, photographs and memorabilia from around Monmouth County to highlight how summer was celebrated along the shore in days gone by. KAYLA MARSH/STAFF A new exhibit presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association takes a…

  • Foundation will host fundraiser

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A nonprofit organization based in Allentown wants to help out when individuals face a difficult situation in life. Toward that end, the Give Back Foundation will host a fundraiser in the fall. At 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, the foundation will open the doors at the New Egypt Elks Club, 105…

  • A hand up, not handout for working families in need

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Founder Brant Holmes, right, and his wife and Executive Director Dorothy Stearns work together to put away a donation of eggplants at Bentley Community Services, South Brunswick. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Bentley Community Services is certainly not a typical food pantry. Walking into the main building of Bentley, one can be confused…

  • Window salesman granted Millstone solicitation permit

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Knock-knock. It was a relatively quick and quiet Township Committee meeting on Aug. 5. A doorto door salesman who was granted a commercial solicitor permit proved to be the story of the night. Matthew Horsch, who is employed by Garden State Custom Windows, will conduct business as Andersen of…

  • DATEBOOK

     The Perrineville Jewish Center, 855 Perrineville Road, Millstone Township, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 23. The Perrineville Jewish Center is a Conservative congregation. Guests are invited to meet current members, tour the synagogue and speak with Rabbi Sheldon Schevelowitz and board members. Food and refreshments will be served.…

  • PENNINGTON: New blood needed in local government

    Rich Dec, Pennington I was disgusted by the Pennington’s Borough Council’s 5-0 vote against the stoplight at Ingelside and Route 31 and further disgusted by Mayor Persichilli’s “disappointment” in Hopewell Township for having a different perspective. Pennington’s rationale for opposing the traffic light lacks facts and tugs on emotional cords about increased traffic through our…

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