• It’s the end of summer: back to the rat race

    By Joanne Gerr, M.S.W., C.S.W. Labor Day weekend is the time-honored signal that the lazy days of summer are coming to an end and that fall is beginning.Trees are beginning to turn a kaleidoscope of colors, and sweater-weather days are just around the corner. Soon we will be back to the rat race of demanding…

  • What you should know about snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

    By Dr. Kenneth Kaplan Snoring occurs when the flow of air through a narrowed upper airway causes the surrounding tissues to vibrate, creating noises of varying pitch and volume. In the case of simple snoring, which is noisy breathing during sleep without airway obstruction, multiple factors can potentially be at work in creating the noise.These…

  • Apps rule for digital kids

    By Bev Bennett CTW Features Teens may filter out nutrition messages coming from parents or other adult authority figures. But that doesn’t mean he’s not interested in improving his diet. Instead of trying to play nutrition cop, experts suggest allowing teens to make healthful changes using applications on his smartphone. Teens are one of the…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Stephanie Migut of South River is currently serving onboard USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship spent three days in Baltimore, Md., giving back to the local community during a visit to the ship’s namesake from July 31 to Aug. 2. With USS Fort McHenry…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Pamela Jasones of Somerset has joined The Provident Bank as vice president and area manager of the North Brunswick, Milltown and Highland branches. In this position, Jasones is responsible for overseeing and supervising business development, community relations and the daily operations of the three branches. Prior to joining Provident, she was vice president and business…

  • Former South River resident campaigns to restore clock

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Peter Zawadsky may no longer live in South River, but he hasn’t lost his drive to make a difference in the borough. Zawadsky’s goal is to preserve the historic clock on the exterior of the PNC Bank building on Main Street. “My concern is that this important town…

  • Seniors invited to Monroe Township health fair

    The Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe, will host Parker at Monroe for an activity-based health fair 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Coinciding with National Senior Falls Prevention Month, the fair will provide a variety of health screenings with the focus on preventing falls. There will also be balance testing, private memory…

  • Troop’s cheerleading camp a success

    I n May and June, we advertised in Greater Media Newspapers for our cheerleading camp for girls with special needs. Our project, A Taste of Cheer, was very successful and provided the girls the opportunities to learn a cheer and dance, and to jump and stunt. We provided hair bows, shirts, snacks and even a…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A child runs down a path along the Barnegat Bay in Ortley Beach on Aug. 28.

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