• Students among ‘Best in Nation’

    Students from the Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies in Edison took a first-place prize at the “Best in the Nation” science and math competition in Washington, D.C. From left are Shivarth Popat, Dhruv Mehta, Jabez Wesley, Joey McCann, Lyndon Shi, Abdullah Shareef, Ajay Kumar and Rajul Bothra. EDISON — Eight students…

  • Back to school: Staying healthy

    Whether in the classroom or on the athletic fields, children and teens are exposed to situations where their health can be compromised.To help you prepare and be fully back-to-school ready, here are some common health issues that pop up during the school year. Aspiring athletes: It’s the perfect time to get your superstar a physical…

  • 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…

  • CPR training required for high school students

    Two new state laws that go into effect this fall will make cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) training mandatory in high schools. About 2,000 Americans under age 25 die of sudden cardiac arrest each year, according to a 2012 study in the journal “Pediatrics.” The American Heart Association estimates that there are…

  • Walkathon to support James Monroe School

    A 5K walkathon will be held as a community fundraising event for James Monroe Elementary School, Edison, on Sept. 13 at Thomas Edison Park, Mill Road, Edison. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Mayor Thomas Lankey will address those present at 9 a.m. The fee is $15 for adult participants; and $10 for kids, students…

  • Wetlands association explores owls, moths

    The Edison Wetlands Association (EWA) will host an Owl Call and Moth Night in the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 5. The event will begin at the Triple C. Ranch Nature Center, 206 Tyler Road, Edison. Check-in takes place at 6:30 p.m. The public event offers the opportunity to hear owls and see…

  • Proposed law ‘leaves’ builders more leeway on tree-planting

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — After a lengthy discussion this week, the Township Council moved forward with a proposal to relax tree-replacement requirements in an effort to boost tax revenues. The council introduced an ordinance that would reduce the number of trees required for large development projects. Projects with impervious coverage of at…

  • Stop misuse of accessible parking placards

    This is an open letter to all of you using your deceased Aunt Rose’s accessible parking placard. You tell your friends that you only use it when you’re driving an arthritic friend, but that is not always the case. Either way, it’s illegal. As it says right on the placard, you must also be carrying…

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

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