• Salvatore A. Amato

    Mr. Salvatore Amato passed away July 1, 2015, at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he had resided in Freehold for the past 18 years. He was a communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, Freehold, and a proud United States Air Force World War II veteran. Mr.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) recently celebrated the opening of its new office located in the Medical and Surgical Pavilion, 2 Hospital Plaza, at the medical center’s Old Bridge division. The office includes dedicated space to expand patienteducation programming and a demonstration kitchen where the center’s registered dietitian and…

  • Vendors welcome at Giant Flea Market

    The St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its 25th annual Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 8 in the parking lot at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rain date is Aug. 15. Spaces cost $15 each, $25 for two. Table-rental fee is $5.…

  • Tickets on sale for Miles for Mikey raffles

    The Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 Motorcycle Club will hold two raffles — its Hockey Raffle and a Super 50/50 — in conjunction with its Miles for Mikey Road to Recovery Ride set for Aug. 15. Prize in the hockey raffle is a jersey signed by New Jersey Devils player Scott Stevens; a hockey puck…

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    PHOTO COURTESY OF MONICA MENDOZA After 130 years of educating local students, Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School in South Amboy has closed its doors forever. Faculty and staff held an emotional reunion on June 18 for the last time as one family. Cardinal Mc- Carrick/St. Mary’s H.S. will be remembered as “Forever Eagles” honoring the…

  • Talk will shed light on WWII mysteries

    Dr. Angus Kress Gillespie will present a program titled “Unsolved Mysteries From World War II” 2 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Topics will include the Philadelphia Experiment and other unsolved mysteries. Registration is not required. The event is open to the public. For more information, log on to…

  • U.S. soccer superstar tells children with Tourette’s they are not alone

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer U.S. soccer goalie Tim Howard signs copies of his book, “The Keeper,” during a soccer clinic and fundraiser for the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders. JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF Tim Howard is a celebrated New Jersey sports legend known not just for his athletic skills, but also for…

  • Ten qualities of a great adult day center

    By Fern J. Marder An adult day center is a good option for seniors who live at home but can benefit from assistance with some aspects of daily living, such as medication management, personal care and social interactions. Great adult day centers offer therapeutic group recreational activities including cognitive stimulation, case management, caregiver support and…

  • Healthy eats for vacationers

    By Lauren Pendergast, R.D.N. Summer’s here, school’s out and for many people that means vacation time is right around the corner. Check out these tips for healthier travels. Traveling by plane or car? Bring healthy snacks with you to curb hunger!  trail mix — mix whole grain cereal, walnuts, dark chocolate, dried fruit …

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