• Ocean’s Mazza emerging as one of state’s best shot putters

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Every time Michelle Mazza throws the shot put, it’s a win for the Ocean Township High School thrower. Last summer, when the Spartans’ standout was lying in one hospital bed after another, she didn’t know what her future would hold, let alone how far she would be throwing the shot.…

  • Guild exhibits members’ work

    “Peace of the Ocean” by Nicole Vincenti of Brick The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury will host a show of artwork by exhibiting and associate members. The annual exhibit showcases work in a wide variety of media — acrylic, casein, charcoal, collage, etching, fiber, fine craft, graphite, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture, wood…

  • Days of fun planned for man’s best friends

    More than 150 pet-related vendors be on hand when the Super Pet returns to the New Jersey and Exposition Center in Edison from Feb. 7-9. The fun-filled family event will feature entertainment and educational activities. Highlights include the following: venomous snakes such as cobras, giant pythons, boa constrictors, anacondas, vipers and more.  Those appearing…

  • It is important to know the signs of and learn how to prevent traumatic brain injuries

    A s the winter season thrives, kids are enjoying their favorite extracurricular activities, including winter team sports. Sports like skiing, hockey, snowboarding and even ice skating can result in injury if safety guidelines are not followed. Last year, more than 1 million children visited a hospital emergency room with a sportsrelated injury, including concussions. In…

  • Amazing facts about the human heart

    Every Valentine’s Day homes and businesses dress up the décor with cupids and hearts to celebrate a day all about love and affection.The heart shape has been used to symbolically represent the human heart as the center of emotion and romantic love. Hearts symbolizing love can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Those familiar…

  • 11 steps to looking better without breaking a sweat

    Quick fixes for skin, hair, makeup and style give an extra ego boost to encourage dieters By Dawn Klingensmith CTW Features It takes time to see results from exercise programs, skincare regimens and other lifestyle changes intended to make us look and feel our best.And while lifestyle changes are the best way to get and…

  • Ice age

    At top, a family walks on the ice on the Navesink River on Jan. 30, while a man sails an ice boat, a time-honored tradition. Some residents look forward to the rare winter days when the Navesink River in Red Bank freezes. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Earth Treasures making memories for 40 years

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Earth Treasures is located on Route 36 in Eatontown and features a diverse selection of jewelry. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF When customers arrive at Earth Treasures jewelry store in Eatontown, they may embark on a journey that will continue for years. This begins when the customer walks through the main door and…

  • Residents encouraged to join commission

    The Shrewsbury Environmental Commission is seeking residents to join in the rewarding work of preserving and sustaining Shrewsbury’s natural resources and building an environmentally friendly community. The commission meets once a month to plan, discuss and implement a wide range of approaches to advise local government and inform residents on environmental issues, laws and programs.…

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