HOLIDAY CEREMONIES HONORING VETERANS AT FINNS POINT CEMETERY AND FORT MOTT STATE PARK IN SALEM COUNTY

 TRENTON -New Jersey\’s military veterans will be honored at a Wreaths Across America ceremony at Finns Point National Cemetery on Saturday, December 13, and later that same day, visitors will be treated to a Soldiers\’ Christmas – lantern-guided tours through the history of battles – at nearby Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville. The events are free and open to the public. 

The Wreaths Across America event, which begins at noon, is one of more than 800 wreath-laying ceremonies scheduled on Saturday in all 50 states to honor all military veterans. This week, Governor Christie and Lt. Governor Guadagno participated in Wreaths Across America ceremonies at Ellis Island and at the Statehouse in Trenton. Since 1992, the organization has been decorating cemeteries and graves of veterans for the holiday season to remember the fallen and honor those who served.

December 11, 2014

Twelve ways to make your holiday season merry and heart-healthy

Robbinsville, NJ, December 8, 2014 – It’s time to get into the holiday spirit! From twinkle lights and holiday tunes to warm beverages and delicious cookies, the sights, sounds and tastes of the holidays are everywhere. But among the joys of the season, it’s important to maintain healthy habits to protect yourself from heart disease and stroke, the No.1 and No. 4 health threats. So how do you stay heart-healthy when prepping and preening for the happiest of holidays? 

An adult bed bug (Cimex lectularius) with the typical flattened oval shape. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Fox says current regulations improve safety

Trenton – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Jamie Fox today said he opposes a proposal being considered by Congress that would suspend the rules governing when truckers can take extended breaks.