• November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

    Never in a million years did I think I would lose the love of my life to lung cancer. But I did. Just 363 days after she was diagnosed, my wife, Gail, died at the age of 47. Since her passing, I can’t shake the feeling that nobody cares about the disease that took her…

  • Caregivers need to care for themselves

    ‘P lease put on your oxygen mask before helping others.” That is a phrase we’re all familiar with onboard an aircraft, but I believe it is just as relevant in the world of family caregiving. November is National Family Caregivers Month, and as we take time to recognize those who provide this essential service, I…

  • Residents want gestation crates banned

    Most female pigs in the United States spend their entire adult lives trapped in a metal gestation crate that is too small for them to even turn around or lie down in comfortably. The intensive confinement of these gestation crates is horrific and only serves to allow pork producers to cram together as many pregnant…

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    RAY CHISTE Soybeans are harvested on the evening of Oct. 30 at a farm in Upper Freehold Township that is owned by Tri-County Turf LLC of Cranbury.

  • Hazlet Library slates November programs

    The Hazlet Library is offering programs during November at 251 Middle Road. Registration is required for some programs by visiting the library or calling 732-264-7164.  “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” for children in grades K and up will be at 4:15 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. Nov. 18. Choose one session and practice reading aloud to a…

  • Funding restored for mental health services at The Arc

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The Arc of Monmouth County will be able to continue providing mental and behavioral health services to clients now that state funding has been partially restored. “We have been negotiating with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and we have come to an agreement,” Mary Scott, executive…

  • Arts center to host Italian culture events

    The Middletown Arts Center at 36 Church St. in Middletown will offer a unique way to enjoy artistic experiences from around the globe with Savor the Arts, a series of culture-specific events that blend performances with culinary tastings, exhibits, workshops, armchair travel presentations and more. Savor the Arts: Italy will take place Nov. 14-16 with…

  • Middletown GOP seizes sizable victory

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Despite a delay in posting results caused by a glitch in the voting software used by Monmouth County, it was evident among elated Republican supporters that the Middletown GOP had comfortably been re-elected. Incumbents Mayor Stephanie Murray and Committeeman Anthony Fiore handily beat Democratic challengers George Mardinly…

  • Pickin’ and jammin’ on tap at church hall

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — The Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association will showcase classic bluegrass and folk music during its upcoming stage show at a local church hall. The concert is set for 1-5 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Embury United Methodist Church, 49 Church St., Little Silver. The show will feature…

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