• Darwin enlightened us all with his work

    A New Jersey congressman has proposed setting aside Feb. 12 to honor Charles Darwin (Darwin Day) for his contribution to the natural sciences and the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. Conservative Republicans are opposed to the resolution. Gee, what a surprise! It sort of gives added meaning to a bumper sticker I…

  • Don’t think twice, it’s all right to save a life

    I t is not just celebrities in the news who die from prescription drug or recreational drug overdose. This tragedy often hits much closer to home. Sometimes it is a member of our own family, co-workers or neighbors. In fact, overdoses have caused more than 6,000 deaths in New Jersey since 2004, making it the…

  • Bombing Syria will unleash chemicals throughout region

    GUEST COLUMN CAROL ABAYA The United States’ proposed bombing of Syria will only unleash deadly chemicals and kill thousands of people. The word “strike” is being used to describe potential American action against Syria. “Strikes” are bombings — bombings that will undoubtedly hit chemical depots with the result that deadly gases will be released into…

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  • Brandeis chapter honored

    JACKSON — Harmony Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee at Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes has been named Chapter of the Year and enrolled in the Louis D. Brandeis Honor Roll. “The announcement was made on Aug. 7 at Brandeis University by Leslie Pearlstein, the national president,” said Emily Lambariello, co-president of Harmony Chapter. “It was…

  • Brookdale appoints dean for Freehold Twp. campus

    David Stout of Wall Township has been named dean of the Freehold Township campus of Brookdale Community College, President Maureen Murphy announced. Stout, a professor and chair of the Department of Psychology and Human Services at Brookdale, has served in a variety of positions since joining the college in 1997. He assumed the role July…

  • Outdoor expo comes to Jackson

    New Jersey’s residents will be offered a welcoming hand to the state’s great outdoor venues and experiences at the Department of Environmental Protection’s fourth annual New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo, a celebration of the state’s bountiful natural resources and rich outdoor heritage that is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 14-15. The expo, to be…

  • Board game enthusiasts find good place to play

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Top, Scott Kincaid (c) and other board game enthusiasts play Battlestar Galactica during an evening at Toys for Thought in Lakewood. The gamers gather at the store each week to socialize and to share their passion for board games. Bottom, Jamie Christie plays the Star Wars X-Wing miniature game. As…

  • Rosenauer opens on time after mold is remediated

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Days after Jackson parents voiced their concern about the rapid growth of dark mold at the Rosenauer Elementary School, students and faculty members reported to the building for the first day of the 2013-14 school year on Sept. 9. During the summer break, staff members found mold growing on hard…

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