• Improved gynecologic cancer care is available through robotic surgery

    Health&Fitness The use of robotic surgical procedures in the management of gynecology and gynecologic oncology patients has increased significantly over the past five years. Robotic surgery has gained popularity with women and surgeons alike due to fast recovery and improved surgical outcomes.This necessitates surgeons to gain the knowledge and expertise in the application of robotic…

  • No wheat, no problems

    Dr. William Davis, author of the bestselling book, ‘Wheat Belly’ says cut out the wheat, feel better. Here’s why. By Nicky Nicholson-Klingerman CTW Features A couple years ago, Dr.William Davis published “Wheat Belly,” (Rodale Books, 2011) a book on the health risks of wheat he discovered while working as a cardiologist. The wheat he studied…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Jackson, was named 2013 Community Business Partner of the Year by the DART Coalition of Ocean County and was presented with proclamations from the state Senate and General Assembly and the Office of the Ocean County Freeholders for its outstanding commitment to the safe serving of alcohol. State Sen.…

  • Walk raises awareness of Tourette syndrome

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — To raise awareness of Tourette syndrome (TS), Howell resident Tracy Lederman recently bused 40 family members and friends to the New Jersey Walks for TS event in Mendham, Morris County. Lederman is a school in-service presenter for the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS).…

  • Agreement would place police officer in schools

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Municipal officials have taken a step toward reinstating the school resource officer (SRO) program after unanimously approving a resolution that paves the way for a shared services agreement with the Jackson School District. “Everybody knows where we stand on safety, especially for children,” Mayor Michael Reina said after…

  • Jackson, Plumsted school projects to receive state aid

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Nearly $6.1 million in funding from the New Jersey Department of Education could make its way to the Jackson and Plumsted public school districts. The money is part of more than $507 million in aid from the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) that will help to pay for more…

  • Wilma “Granny” Terhune

    Mrs. Terhune, 91, of Farmingdale, formerly of Florida, died Dec. 18, 2013, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Terhune, in 2008; and a son, Russell Terhune, in 2002. Surviving are a sister, Eleanor Huxtley; a son, Earl Terhune; three daughters and a son-in-law, Ruth Rye, Terrie Carny, and Star and Stephen Krist;…

  • Bianca “Blanche” Toscano

    Mrs. Toscano, 96, of Tinton Falls, died Dec. 29, 2013, at Renaissance Gardens at Seabrook Village. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Louis Toscano Sr., in 2012; and a brother, Furio. She is survived by three sons, Fredric Toscano of Eatontown, Timothy and his wife, Suzan, of Farmingdale, and Louis Jr. and…

  • Lillian Ficarra

    Mrs. Ficarra, 45, of Howell, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Dec. 12, 2013, at Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center, Allenwood. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 24 years, Anthony Ficarra; two daughters, Toni Ficarra and Nikki Ficarra; a brother, Fred Nostro of Staten Island, N.Y.; two sisters, Antonetta Mannarino of Staten Island,…

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