• Take care of foot bunions early on to avoid more invasive treatment later

    By Brent Rosenthal, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. When anyone talks about problems with their feet, the “B” word (bunion) is usually part of the conversation. Historically, bunions were most commonly a problem that plagued women and seniors. But if you take a look at my waiting room on any given day, you’ll see men and women of…

  • 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…

  • Levine, Van Noy will not seek to retain board seats

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education will see some changes in its membership after the Nov. 4 election, as two members of the board will not be in the race. According to the Monmouth County Board of Elections, Denise M. Lowe, Albert Miller, James A.…

  • Sweet voices

    MATT DENTON The singing group Rebelation was on hand to entertain visitors at the Howell Day celebration held Aug. 23 at Soldier Memorial Park, Howell.

  • Former reporter accepts post in high school district

    Being a journalist comes in handy. In July, the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education welcomed a new member to the team — Rebecca Morton, who will serve as the district’s special projects and communications coordinator. Morton is no stranger to the district. She is a former reporter with Greater Media Newspapers who…

  • Organization gives youths a look at harness horses

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Katie Eick Providing young people with the chance to develop a relationship with harness horses is one of many opportunities the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) offers. Based in Westfield, Ind., HHYF representatives spend the summer traveling to different states, teaching others how to work with the versatile animals…

  • Howell policy requires defibrillators in schools

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has approved a policy that officials said could help to save lives in the school district. The policy, adopted at the board’s Aug. 20 meeting, ensures that every school will have an automated external defibrillator (AED) available that can…

  • Gun case draws look from Dancer

    Several weeks after reports surfaced that Shaneen Allen, a Pennsylvania woman who may face prison because she entered New Jersey with a legal firearm in her possession, one state legislator is proposing a bill that he says will provide relief from mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses. Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Burlington)…

  • New program led to decline in tax appeals

    I am proud to announce that Moody’s Investors Service, a trusted bond credit rating business, has recognized Monmouth County’s 28 percent decline in total property tax appeals in 2014. This decline is largely due to reforms to the county’s property valuation, inspection and appeals procedures. The county’s reforms stemmed from participating in the Real Property…

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