• Jersey Shore Undy 5000 puts spotlight on colon cancer

    People of all ages will strip down to their skivvies in the streets this weekend — but in the most appropriate manner. The Colon Cancer Alliance’s fourth annual Jersey Shore Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. July 20 at Pier Village in Long Branch. Greater Media Newspapers is an event sponsor.…

  • Assemblywoman to host forum on drug abuse

    Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-11) will host a drug abuse forum from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at the Old Board Room, Wilson Hall, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. The forum will feature experts from law enforcement, the medical community and members of the substance abuse field who will share their…

  • BIG TRUCKS ON THE MOVE

    New pickups from Chevrolet, GMC and Toyota are coming this year to help meet a renewed demand for full-size trucks. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With modest increases already being registered during 2012 and 2013, full-size pickup sales are poised to skyrocket. According to the Wall Street Journal, the recovery of the U.S. housing market…

  • Q&A

    Top down with Sharon Peters Q: We want to buy a second car — a convertible because finally, in our 50s, we’ve managed to buy into a beach house and we want to do the fun-in-the-sun thing fully. We want a new convertible, not used, but we’ve got to stay at $25,000 or less, and…

  • Real estate retirement plan

    Getting ready to retire? Prepare your property and investments to make a smooth transition to your sunset years. By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features I f you feel unprepared for retirement, chances are you’re not alone. According to a 2013 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, more than one third of workers lack confidence in…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Mimi Neuhaus, broker/owner of Neuhaus Realty, Holmdel, announces that Debra Brus, a 26-year real estate veteran, has joined the office. “I am delighted to welcome Debra to the Neuhaus team. She is the kind of high caliber agent our company is known for,” Neuhaus said. Brus is the recipient of many top producer awards, She…

  • MCAR raises funds and awareness in the fight against hunger

    (l-r) Donna Bennet, MCAR Equal Opportunity Committee co-chair; Linda Keenan, director of development for the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties; and Diane McCarty, MCAR Equal Opportunity Committee co-chair The Monmouth County Association of Realtors recently completed its year-long initiative to collect nonperishable food and monetary donations for The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.…

  • Western Vintage, Cee Bee Yes among winners of $150,000 Sire Stakes Finals

    Western Vintage, the 1-5 favorite, drew off to a four-length victory in the $150,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Final for pacing colts and geldings. It was one of a quartet of championship finals for 2-year-olds on July 13 at the Meadowlands. Unbeaten Western Vintage, a son of Western Ideal, covered the mile in 1:52.2 and…

  • Shot blocked

    Allentown High School’s Mandy Hornyak blocks a shot by Monroe Township High School’s Gina Conte during the July 10 Monroe Sports Center Summer Basketball League game. The Redbirds prevailed, 40-29. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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