• Rugged Maniac will include obstacle course

    Rugged Maniac will hold its fourth annual 5K race and obstacle course challenge on July 12 and 13 at Raceway Park, Englishtown. Runners will face mud pits, fire, tubes, a 60-foot water slide, swinging pendulums and some new surprises. The cost is $78 through June 20 and $90 during the week of the event. Students…

  • Promotion will benefit animal shelters

    Local tanning salon Soleil Tans is collecting items to donate to nearby animal shelters in New Jersey. “Animal rights has always been an issue that I’ve held very close to my heart,” said Shawn Smith, owner and CEO of Soleil Tans. “I wanted to begin ‘Tanning For Paws’ as an annual tradition where I can…

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    Sandy Hook Lighthouse in northern Monmouth County, the nation’s oldest operating lighthouse, celebrated its 250th anniversary on June 14. FRANK GALIPO

  • Vegan diet may reduce breast cancer risk

    A nnual mammograms aren’t as effective at reducing the risk of death from breast cancer as we once thought, according to a just-released 25-year study. Researchers at the University of Toronto concluded that screening did not reduce mortality rates any more than traditional physical exams. The findings are jarring for women who are considered highrisk.…

  • New Jersey boasts ideals of America

    Since 1664 Elizabethtown, we New Jerseyans have come a long way. But it’s true that we still have a long way to go. If we take some time and think about what we have accomplished since the Lenape times of 350 years past — wow! As several things are certain in a current world littered…

  • Area resident offers view on consolidation

    Gov. Chris Christie supports the consolidation of municipal administrations and local services in New Jersey. Municipal government consolidation has pros and cons. The governor calls local rule advocates a matter of “provincial selfishness.” The supporters of merging reform float the idea of saving money for the taxpayer, while maintaining service standards through fiscal efficiency. Opponents…

  • Proud to host the Special Olympics

    More than three years ago, Special Olympics New Jersey was very proud to write, submit and win the bid to host the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and sincerely appreciates everyone who supported and assisted in our selection. Special Olympics New Jersey has served hundreds of thousands of athletes and family members in the last…

  • Housing plan approved for Lucent site

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Planning Board unanimously approved Toll Brothers’ plan to begin development of luxury homes on the former Alcatel-Lucent site, a component seen as vital to the redevelopment of the former Bell Labs property. The board granted several variances and major site plan approval for the 103-acre subdivision…

  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse celebrates 250 years

    Gateway National Recreation Area celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the nation’s oldest standing and operating lighthouse, on June 14. The celebration opened with The Fifes & Drums and of the Old Barracks in Trenton playing Colonial-era music, and a color guard of students of the Marine Academy of Science and Technology.…

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