3 Reasons To Own Your Home 1. OWNING YOUR HOME PROVIDES A SENSE OF STABILITY Renting can work for some people, like those who move around frequently from place to place. But when you’re ready to settle down, whether to raise a family or just have a nice place you can call home, nothing beats … Continued

Millstone Township, New Jersey resident, Marjorie Martorella, is among one of seven group judges at the 144th An- nual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City on February 9 – 11, 2020. Martorella will officiate over the Hound Group during the evening competition held at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. The three-day, … Continued

This recipe makes 5lbs of dog food at 865 calories per lb. You can freeze in serving size plastic bags for up to 8 months. INGREDIENTS • Ground beef• +85% lean. If less than 85%, please inquire about a new recipe • 2.75 lb.• Organ meat• Beef liver – preferably chopped/ground• 1/4 lb.• Vegetable Group … Continued

According to a 2018 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), over 14.4 million Americans have an alcohol use disorder. Of those, 10.6 million were ages 26 or older, but 3.4 million were between the ages of 18 and 25. While there have been reductions in youths ages 12-17 who initiated … Continued

By Ankur Desai, MD With a new year in full swing, it is often a perfect time for introspection on our lives, and we find ourselves motivated to make significant changes with the goal of making ourselves better, more successful people. These changes can vary widely, from changing our image physically, to thinking about how … Continued

For many around the globe, Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year,” filled with presents, festivities, jingle bells and reindeer. While not typically associated with sports, there is one major American professional sports league that has matchups an- nually on Christmas Day. The National Basketball Association has a long-standing tradition of holding marquee … Continued

By Pam Teel Come on now, you all know one or two of them. They could be your friend, a sibling, an in-law, or even a neighbor. They are the ones who usually have the unruly demanding child who wants it their way or no way at all. Their parents, rather than disciplining them the … Continued

DOWNPAYMENTS You will need to make an investment in your new home, called a down payment, in order to obtain a mortgage. A down payment is the amount of money you spend upfront on a home purchase and is collected at the time of closing. This amount will determine the type and amount of mortgage … Continued

Are you a photo buff? Do you love taking pictures everywhere you go? Perhaps you have a favorite one that you would like to share? We want your pictures for our photo of the month section. You can send photos to the following email: crescent671@gmail.com Include your name and a description of the photo. If … Continued

By the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County While the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal of overweight and obese children obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. That’s why the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County — a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving health—wants … Continued