• ‘Early Elton’ comes to town

    ENTERTAINMENT By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Early Elton Elton John enthusiasts are invited to take part in an “archaeological dig” of the artist’s early music when Early Elton makes an appearance at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park at 8 p.m. May 15. Early Elton features Rich Pagano (The Fab Faux, Rosanne Cash, Levon…

  • Two sides near agreement on use of Harmony Church

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — A tentative agreement between a local religious organization and the municipality could bring new life to the historic Harmony Church. An ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease agreement between Jackson and the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (CPC) was introduced during the April 22 Township Council meeting. The ordinance…

  • Millstone farm owner to reduce number of animals

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A Millstone Township resident who was charged with inadequately caring for more than 200 animals living on his Stillhouse Road property has been ordered by a municipal judge to reduce the number of animals on his farm and provide better accommodations for those that remain. Christopher Vaccaro, 45, of Millstone…

  • Paint the Town Pink for breast cancer awareness this month

    Since 2007, Paint the Town Pink has raised awareness of the importance of annual mammography across Monmouth County with the help of surrounding pink towns. In 2014 Meridian Health brings this community-wide effort to more than 20 towns in Monmouth and Ocean counties. For the past eight years, Paint the Town Pink has encouraged every…

  • Sunscreen should be part of your daily routine 365 days a year

    By Jarrod P. Kaufman, M.D., F.A.C.S. A fter a long and dark winter, there is nothing more thrilling than to finally venture back outside and feel the warm sun on our skin. But as a surgeon who has treated many patients with skin cancer here in central New Jersey, spring is also a time to…

  • Connection between epilepsy and autism may expand treatment options for epileptics

    By Megdad M. Zaatreh, M.D. I t is estimated that nearly 33 percent of people with autism spectrum disorder also have epilepsy. But until recently there had been little clinical research about the connection between the two neurological conditions. Epilepsy is a brain disorder marked by recurring seizures or convulsions.Autism is a neurobehavioral disease that…

  • There is relief for allergic rhinitis; get tested and get treated

    By Dr. Philip Pasternak Spring is finally here.The trees are bursting, the flowers are blooming; there are baseball games and backyard barbecues. But for so many allergy sufferers, this time of year also spells the peak of the spring allergy season.An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay…

  • FIVE simple ways to reduce daily stress

    By Lindsey Romain CTW Features Dealing with the everyday things isn’t easy, but knowing how to manage life’s ups and downs is an important factor in maintaining a healthy heart. Stress is more than just frustration at work or exasperation from a packed schedule — in some instances, it’s a precursor to deadly debilitations. Stress…

  • Water authority sees potential savings in solar energy

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — A solar energy project that is being promoted as a money-saving initiative by the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA) is nearing its public debut. More than 2,000 solar panels have been constructed on a 2-acre tract at the authority’s Hyson Road water plant. The project, which began…

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