Riding the wave of support for Autism Awareness
Letter from the editor As we welcome May, I find myself reflecting on the overwhelming kindness and support shown during April’s Autism Awareness events. From school fundraisers to communitywide efforts, it’s clear that South Jersey continues to show up—with heart and...
Jones Road Fire shows how fragile NJ’s Pine Barrens are
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci The Jones Road Fire, which was first spotted at 9:45 a.m. on April 22, was New Jersey’s largest wildfire in 18 years, swallowing up 23 square miles in Ocean County, or a little over 15,000 acres. While drought conditions have improved...
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings
Where does motivation come from? By Charles P. EbersonSenior Moments For those of us of advancing age, there is an endless selection of books, magazines, podcasts, YouTube channels, etc. available to ostensibly help guide us gracefully through the “Golden Years.”...
Dead nettle: Love it, leave it, pull it or eat it?
lBy Tammy Thornton If you have been taking care of a yard or garden long enough, you have probably encountered a clump of lamium purpureum. Commonly known as dead nettle, purple dead nettle, or red dead nettle, the morbid names either sound like something that should...
Are pet insurance plans worth it?
By Heidi Clayton I received an email asking if pet insurance on dogs was worth it and if I could recommend a company. In my opinion, pet insurance is worth every penny. Rushing your dog during a crisis to the emergency room for injuries like a broken leg or an...
