Advanced Care Helped Maybelline Beat Breast Cancer
It all started with a cough that wouldn’t go away. In December 2017, Lakehurst, NJ resident Maybelline Hicks went to her primary care physician. Even though she had just recovered from a…
Whitman Deletes Trump “Hitler” Tweet, But Said Trump Supporters Should be Ashamed
THE SWAMP-New Jersey swamp creature, former Governor Christie Todd Whitman is walking back her comparison of President Donald J. Trump to Hitler after backlash from New Jersey’s huge base of Trump supporters.…
10 Year Old Girl Dies on New Jersey Carnival Ride
DEERFIELD-A 10-year-old girl is dead after an accident at the annual Deerfield Harvest Festival. Festival operators shut down the rides and cancelled a parade, but the rest of the scheduled activities at…
Letter: The Putrid Smell of Patronage Politics Stinks Worse than Monmouth County Dump
AS TINTON FALLS DUMP CONTINUES TO SMELL AND ELECTION IS COMING UP – CLEAR CONFLICTS BETWEEN MONMOUTH COUNTY AND TINTON FALLS OFFICIALS On January 30th of 2019, over 300 local residents…
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Welcomes New OB/GYN Chair, Dr. Scott Smilen
Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently welcomed Scott W. Smilen, M.D., FACOG, as its Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Smilen is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and…
New Murphy Rule Will Further Cripple Mom and Pop Businesses in NJ; Senator Gopal Opposes
TRENTON-New Jersey is already unfriendly to small mom and pop businesses, Main Street USA and independent contractors when it comes to affordable healthcare. Despite the federal healthcare mandate being lifted, New Jersey…
Here’s What Happened to the Last Home Purchased by the Ocean County Freeholders
JACKSON-Many in government have objected to criticism of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder’s $1,000,000 purchase of a home in Toms River, but that criticism is deeply rooted in the past…
AG: Ocean County Doctor’s Reckless Prescribing of Opioids Helped Fuel Addiction Crisis
TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (“NJ CARES”) today announced that an Ocean County physician convicted of illegally distributing highly addictive…
Brick Students Learn About Sustainability wit Aquaponics
BRICK-Students in Mr. Schiable’s class at Brick Memorial High School are learning all about sustainable food sources through aquaponics. Schiable’s class harvested their first catch of tilapia this week that were grown…
Faded Sign Honoring Fallen Marine Replaced by School District
Sept. 27, 2019— Major James M. Weis was a Marine Corps helicopter pilot who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010. The death of the High School North graduate greatly impacted Toms River,…
Petro: Toms River Infrastructure Can’t Support Rate of Proposed Development by Current Administration
TOMS RIVER-Toms River mayoral candidate Jonathan Petro said the township of Toms River cannot support or sustain the rate of growth after several hi-density housing projects were approved in the North Dover…
Self-Breast Exams Don’t Increase Cancer Survival
By: Denise L. Johnson Miller, M.D., FACS For decades, breast self-exams were routinely recommended as an early detection tool for breast cancer. But recent research shows that self-exams do not increase breast…
Drifting Sands Hotel Announces Name of Jersey Shore’s Newest Star
The statewide contest to name the newest star of the Jersey Shore, an osprey featured in a two-story mural at the Drifting Sands Hotel, is over and her name is “LIBI.” “After…
$350,000 Gift Made to Support Pediatric Palliative Care at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
Neptune, NJ – September 30, 2019 – The Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce a gift of $350,000 from the Morris and Clara Weshnak Family…
Approved! New VA Hospital to be Built in Brick Township, Not Toms River
TOMS RIVER-A source who wishes to remain anonymous within New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim’s inner circle this week has confirmed that the new Ocean County Veterans Administration (VA) hospital will…
Toms River Post Office to Make Way for 10-Story Mega-Structure
TOMS RIVER-A rendering created by the Township of Toms River depicts the razing of the United States Post Office and being replaced by a 10-story megastructure that dwarfs the currently planned 1,000…
Released Documents, Councilwoman: Mo Hill Lied to Residents About House of Worship Zoning Changes
Maurice Hill’s council peers said he knew all about the requested changes to the 10-acre house of worship zoning ordinance. TOMS RIVER-Maurice “Mo” Hill, who is running for Mayor in Toms River…
TEAM MIA FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Sept. 29, 2019 – Lace up your sneakers and join Team Mia at the 2019 Parkway Run & Walk. Team Mia Foundation is a local nonprofit organization based out…
Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Region Calendar Announcements for OCTOBER 2019
October 1, 2019 JACKSON – Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is holding a free New Moms Network meeting Tuesday, October 1, 1–3 p.m., at Meridian Health Village at Jackson,…
Pioneer Estates Grand Opening Event to be Held at Raider Way Model on Sunday
Arya Properties is proud to announce their newest community Pioneer Estates. A new 15 Home site Cul-de-sac in the Coastal section of Brick, NJ with pricing starting at $610,000. There is a…