• Edison bowlers making noise in GMC races

    VARSITY REPORT By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Michael Horn anchored the St. Joseph High School of Metuchen 4×200- and 4×400-meter relay teams to fourth-place finishes at the Middlesex County Relays on Jan. 10 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. MATT DENTON EDISON A sport where Edison High School is perched among the…

  • Edison instructor a finalist for math and science award

    EDISON — A teacher at the township’s Wardlaw-Hartridge School was named one of six finalists throughout the state for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Noah Kalter of West Orange, a fifthgrade teacher at the school, was honored at a Dec. 17 event at the Burlington County Institute of Technology…

  • Doubt: A Parable

    TOP PICK Playhouse 22 presents “Doubt: A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley through January 18. The drama is set in a fictional religious school in the Bronx in 1964. When a nun expresses concerns about the behavior of a progressive and beloved priest, explosive allegations are leveled against the priest, leaving all in doubt over…

  • Studies show bariatric weight loss can improve fertility

    By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri There is a strong association between obesity and infertility, and several recent studies are showing that weight loss can increase fertility in obese women. In one study from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, 100 percent of women who were diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a…

  • Heart health: watch out for these foods

    Everyone knows that a strong heart is a must for a healthy life, and that it’s not just exercise that keeps it that way. Some unexpected foods, beyond the obvious artery-busters, are better left on the shelf.Your heart and your health will thank you. Canned soups Canned soup can be an easy, quick lunch or…

  • What causes dry eye?

    There are several things that can affect normal tear production in the eye.At any age, men or woman may experience symptoms of dry eye due to decreased tear production, increased tear evaporation, inflammation of the lids consistent with aging, environmental changes, contact lens wear or LASIK procedures, as well as certain medications. Systemic diseases, such…

  • Keep vision in your future

    January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. There’s so much more in life to see. Don’t let glaucoma take your sight away. For seniors, the best years are yet to come. With more free time, you can set your sights on wonderful places to go and people to see. Just make sure you keep an eye on…

  • College offers cybersecurity, hacking classes

    EDISON — A new cybersecurity program designed to train people to protect the nation’s computer network will be offered at Middlesex County College starting in January. “Computer Forensic Investigations” will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 24-April 11. There will be no classes on Feb. 14 and April 4. This course will provide an understanding…

  • Latkovich-Johnson

    MILESTONES Carolyn Ann Latkovich, Sean Ryan Johnson Carolyn Ann Latkovich of the Neshanic Station section of Branchburg Township became engaged to marry Sean Ryan Johnson of Woodbridge on Jan. 10, 2015. Ms. Latkovich is the daughter of K.J. Latkovich and Donna Kenyon Latkovich of the Fords section of Woodbridge. Mr. Johnson is the son of…

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