DEAR ERIC: I have known “Mary” for almost 10 years. We have a strictly business/professional relationship which requires us to meet several times a year. Although we don’t socialize ...

Alex Fessel starred for third-seeded Vernon with 21 points in its 52-42 win over sixth-seeded Voorhees in the quarterfinals of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament in Vernon. Fessel lived at the ...

Alex Fessel scored 12 points for third-seeded Vernon in its 54-35 victory against 14th-seeded Newton in the second round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament in Vernon. Vernon (11-7 ...

DEAR ERIC: I am becoming aware of an increasing anxiety with my pets. Specifically, being separated from them. To briefly put this in perspective, I am recently widowed as of last August.

DEAR ERIC: My husband’s parents are divorced. In the last year or so (after being married to their son for nine years) my in-laws have started communicating with me instead of my husband to make ...

DEAR ERIC: My father and stepmother, who are in their mid 80s and in good health, live an hour away from us. My wife and I have had a good relationship with them for more than 40 years and we talk ...

DEAR ERIC: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals the show.” I’m not sure how to help instill ...

There was movement at the top of the rankings this week after a pair of stunning upsets, as last week’s No.2, Newton, suffered a 36-30 loss to Vernon on Tuesday. Last week’s No. 3, East ...

DEAR ERIC: I am the aunt to two amazing young people. I have always been a big part of their lives, especially when my brother and their mom divorced. When each of them was born, I opened a ...

DEAR ERIC: I’m not close to my 88-year-old mother. For all of my life we have not gotten along. I never fit into her “mold” for me. I have made the decision not to have any type of ...

DEAR ERIC: My four siblings and I were reared by a cruelly abusive mother. We all carried heavy baggage with us into our adult lives. Our symptoms are classics; addictions, low self-esteem ...

DEAR ERIC: I have years of writing under my belt. During a recent family visit, I spent a lot of time hearing about grown kids’ accomplishments. I asked questions and was a good listener.