Teens’ inexperience behind the wheel makes them more susceptible to distraction behind the wheel. One in three teens who text says they have done so while driving. Is your teen one of them? Research has found that dialing a phone number while driving increases your teen’s risk of crashing by six times, and texting while … Continued
this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day By, YMCA of Western Monmouth County For over 20 years, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service has encouraged individuals to volunteer their time to improve their communities. That spirit of community service can be a rallying point to heal our differences through a common cause, as giving … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. At least that is what Brian Davis believes. Brian is the coach of his 9-year-old sons’ basketball team, along with Matt Pless, here in Millstone. At last year’s tryouts they had a total of 4 kids show up, 2 being their sons. That’s not … Continued
By, Pam Teel This month we recognize ten year old Laasini Kavuri who goes to the Apple- garth Elementary School in Monroe. Laasini is in the fifth grade. What Laasini loves about her homeroom teacher, her science teacher, and her math teacher, is that they never teach straight from the textbook. They always have fun … Continued
Online Public Voting Ends December 15 The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced 50 nominees in five categories for its Class of 2018: Arts & Letters, Enterprise, Performing Arts, Public Service, and Sports. Public voting is now underway online at https://njhalloffame.org/2018-nominees/. The 11th class of inductees will be announced in January, and the … Continued
By Joseph Raccuglia, MD Your body has a unique way of signaling when it isn’t getting the nutrients that it needs. Do you know how to read the signs? Here are a few ways that your body is letting you know that it’s not getting what it needs. 1. Cracked Lips or Mouth: Sometimes cracked … Continued
By Cassandra Mayall More than 50 million Americans struggle with allergies every year. Many of these allergies occur in the winter, but are easily mistaken for a cold as the symptoms can be similar, but it’s important to distinguish between the two. Pollen isn’t just an issue during spring and summer; in fact some plants … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki As a woman, society creates this envision of who we should or should not be. They expect us to look, act and work in a certain way and beat us down for not complying. One thing the media really emphasizes is the way a woman’s body should look. From magazine covers and … Continued
By Susan Heckler There is a side effect to anti-depressants that might be unexpected. Many, not all people, who take them find themselves gaining weight within weeks of starting. Hopefully you are reading this and just starting on the medication, so you can be cognizant before the pounds pack on. THIS IS NOT A REASON … Continued
James Russo, Lawrenceville Home Improvement James is one of the owners of Lawrenceville Home Improvement, a family owned and operated exterior remodeling company focusing on replacement windows, doors and siding. Serving Mercer county since 1952, Lawrenceville Home Improvement has earned a reputation throughout the years for providing high-quality products with stellar installation, but what has … Continued