• Howell knocks off Jackson Memorial; Brick Memorial next up in CJ IV wrestling

    The Howell High School wrestling team slayed the dragon on Feb. 13, defeating Jackson Memorial High School, 27-25, in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional team tournament semifinals.   Three times in the last several years (2006, 2010, 2011), Jackson Memorial was all that stood between Howell and its first state sectional team…

  • MPG ratings: Fact or fiction?

    Here’s why the posted fuel economy figures for new vehicles rarely match up with their real-world mileage By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Fuel economy remains a top consideration among new-car buyers, but disgruntled motorists are beginning to raise complaints — and in some cases legal actions — against automakers because their mileage doesn’t match up…

  • Q&A

    MIA manual with Sharon Peters Q: We did our usual Sunday-at-the-car lot exploration of the new car we’re interested in (to avoid the salesmen hassle) — the Hyundai Sonata — and there were no manual transmissions on the lot. I know they’re not as popular as automatics, but we’re wondering if manufacturing delays are to…

  • Mid State Realty to match donations to Monroe Special Sports through Feb. 28, 2013

    Mid State Realty Inc., is the sponsor of Monroe Special Sports. As a parent of a special needs child, John Profaci, broker of Mid State Realty, has chosen Monroe Special Sports as the chosen corporate charity for the real estate company. The best news is that the real estate agency, located at 391 Spotswood Englishtown…

  • RE/MAX launches revolutionary learning system

    Continuing its leading edge philosophy of innovation and development, RE/MAX LLC has launched a revolutionary learning platform that promises to set the standard for the real estate industry. “My RU” Trax, an eLearning system, is part of the newly redesigned RE/MAX University (RU), an award-winning, proprietary online resource that offers 24/7 access to training opportunities…

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    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in January. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales and resale dollar volume. Separately, Karen Delre, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Old Bridge office, announced that…

  • Toll Brother is having a national sales event Feb. 9-24

    Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, will host a spectacular national sales event from Feb. 9-24, 2013, offering substantial savings and incentive packages. The event will take place in Toll Brothers communities nationwide, and locally throughout Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, and Sussex counties in New Jersey. Homebuyers will be…

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    The Sayreville Leprechauns will be holding registration for the 2013 season on Feb. 16 at the Mickey Sedlak Center (Dolan St., Sayreville) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is open to boys and girls ages 5-15. Registration fees are $85 for one child and $135 for two or more children. Additional checks will be…

  • Bombers capture GMC and CJ III boys bowling championships

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys bowling team has been quite busy over the past week and has a nice collection of championship hardware to show for its efforts. The Bombers, who won the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division and went 16-0-2 during the regular season, bowled…

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