• It is important to quit smoking to avoid the risk of COPD

    By Bin Yang, M.D., M.S., M.P.H. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). In the United States, COPD is one of the most common lung diseases, the fourth leading cause of death, and among the top three leading causes of disability, second only to disability from heart disease. There are two…

  • CrossFit 101

    By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features It seems like everyone is talking about it, but what exactly is CrossFit? Here’s what you need to know to get fit using one of the trendiest multidimensional workouts. Where can you find firefighters, senior citizens and teenagers exercising together to improve their quality of life? CrossFit is a burgeoning…

  • Book party set for ‘Along the Raritan’

    A book launch for “Along the Raritan River: South Amboy to New Brunswick” by local author Jason J. Slesinski is planned for noon-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Sayreville Historical Society Museum, 425 Main St. The book, set for release Aug. 18, features 200 vintage images, many of which have never been published, and showcases…

  • Middlesex County 200 Club helps further education

    By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The strength of family was an underlying theme as the 200 Club of Middlesex County awarded scholarships to 117 children of public safety personnel. Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey spoke of the importance of supportive families of public safety workers and termed the 200 Club scholarship program “a terrific…

  • Cut-a-thon to support breast cancer walk

    Vinnie of Italy Hair Salon, 18 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge, in conjunction with Sisters in Motion, will sponsor a cut-athon to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 11 a.m. Sept. 21. Minimum donation is $25. The event will feature food, music and special guest stylists donating their time and talent. For more information, call…

  • Piano Bob coming to Elks lodge Aug. 15

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will present An Evening With Piano Bob 7- 10 p.m. Aug. 15 at the lodge on the lake, 21 Oakmont Ave. Dinner will include fresh seafood fra diavolo (without the diavolo) over linguini or seafood marinara over linguini, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Cost is $15 per person for…

  • Pinkin appointed to health committee

    State Assemblywoman Nancy J. Pinkin (D-Middlesex) was appointed as an alternate member on the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference’s Health Committee. Pinkin represents the 18th Legislative District, which includes East Brunswick, Edison, Helmetta, Highland Park, Metuchen, South Plainfield and South River. She was first elected to the Assembly in 2013 after serving on…

  • Bears collect food for the needy

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Members of the East Brunswick High School football team collected 6,000 pounds of food for the Middlesex County food bank network. The Bears doubled their prior year’s contribution to Middlesex County Food Outreach Organization Distribution Services. “East Brunswick is just a very caring community,” said Sean O’Sullivan, a senior who is largely…

  • Raffle to benefit N.J. children in foster care

    Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS), in conjunction with the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, is conducting its annual raffle to contribute to programs that directly benefit New Jersey children in foster care. Courtesy of the Lenox Corp., the first prize, valued at $3,219, is Lenox dinnerware, flatware and goblets. The second…

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