• Improved gynecologic cancer care is available through robotic surgery

    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 surgery…

  • 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…

  • Judith Ann Horvath

    Mrs. Horvath, 70, of the Madison Park section of Old Bridge, died Dec. 20, 2013, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Surviving are her husband, Paul J. Horvath; three daughters, Charlyn Horvath of Edgewater, Fla., Kerry Horvath of Aberdeen, and Krystin Zsorey and her husband, Michael, of Sayreville; and three grandchildren. Services were…

  • Kyle E. Mercer

    Mr. Mercer, 20, of Old Bridge, died Jan. 1, 2014, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. He was a maintenance technician for Eastern Properties in Cranbury. Surviving are his daughter, Briella Mercer, of Old Bridge; his parents, Michael and Sandra Kreczkevich Mercer; his grandmothers, Frances Kreczkevich and Mary Theresa Mercer; a brother, Jason Mercer,…

  • John Garbowski

    Mr. Garbowski, 71, of Sayreville, died Dec. 28, 2013, in Saint Peter’s University Medical Center, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 2007, he was employed by the Sayreville Police Department for 39 years, retiring as chief, a position he held 1997- 2007. He was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and William Blanken.…

  • La Tavola to host children’s paint party

    La Tavola Cucina, 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, will hold a painting party for children from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 12. Children will create their own masterpieces on canvas. The cost is $20 and includes all materials, instruction and a hot lunch. Adult food and drink specials will be available. Reservations are…

  • Children’s survival program set at park

    “Lost in the Woods,” a children’s survival program, is set to begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 12 at Cheesequake Park, Old Bridge. The event is open to youngsters ages 6- 11. Participants will meet at the Nature Center for a winter guided hike through the park trails. For more information, call 732-566- 3208.

  • Registration is Jan. 11 for girls Little League

    Sayreville Girls Little League will hold in-person registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Building on Dolan Street. For more information and online registration, visit www.sayrevillegll.org

  • Blood donors can win Super Bowl tickets

    Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus Council 4815, will hold its annual winter blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 11 in the parish auditorium, Route 18, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 16 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in…

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