On Monday, November 16, the Hope Chest Thrift Store at 26 Prospect Street in Westfield will welcome in the Christmas season with a wonderful array of new and used holiday items. There will be wonderful toys to brighten a child’s Christmas morning and holiday gifts to be shared with friends and famil...

Why it is important for you to know Individually, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Insomnia are the two most common sleep disorders. Together, known as COMISA (Co morbid insomnia and sleep apnea) they afflict an even larger population. Both OSA and insomnia include nocturnal sleep disturbances and impair...

The upcoming election is, of course, big news. But there’s more than one way to look at it. As a citizen and voter, you have your own preferences about the issues and the candidates. But as an investor, should you be rooting for any particular outcome? You might be surprised at how a major event can...

Anyone experiencing a divorce is most likely thinking about the future well-being of their children, cash flow, living arrangements, or even employment options. The last thing on their minds is probably their personal credit. Your personal credit is an important part of your finances and should be m...

Old-timer physician, Stephen L. DeFelice, with no holds barred, describes to his grandchildren, Olivia and Stephen Carlos, how they are rapidly crossing the bridge from the traditional world into the cold, controlling world of technology. As a result, we are all surrendering our privacy and freedom ...

WESTFIELD — The Rotary Club of Westfield invites all high-school seniors who reside in Westfield to apply for scholarships by Tuesday, April 6. The scholarships will be awarded in June and will be announced at the Westfield High School awards night. All high-school seniors who reside in Westfield an...

Find the Right Realtor A sale killer is hiring the wrong broker. Make sure you have a broker who is totally informed. They must constantly monitor the multiple listing service (MLS), know what properties are going on the market and know the comps in your neighborhood. Find a broker who embraces tech...

Come visit the FUMC Pumpkin Patch and choose from over 1,700 pumpkins to buy your perfect pumpkin! All proceeds go to local feeding ministries. First United Methodist Church of Westfield on 1 East Broad Street, Westfield (parking accessible from Ferris Place). Pumpkin patch: Monday – Friday from 2 p...

WESTFIELD – Local sleep expert, Dr. Sunita Merriman connects the dots between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACESs), their long-term impact on health in adulthood, and on an individual’s sleep, in a recent continuing education article titled ‘ACEs, Integrative Medicine, and the Mind Body Connection’...