• Banking on blood donations

    Kevin Karol of Fair Haven donates blood at the Central Jersey Blood Center headquarters in Shrewsbury on Dec. 19. During the winter months, donations of blood often plummet, prompting the designation of January as National Blood Donors Month to encourage members of the public to help save a life. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Upscale, downsize

    Acura’s new ILX compact sedan delivers a captivating combination of sportiness and luxury By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Honda’s upscale Acura division has had a gaping hole in its lineup ever since it dropped the compact RSX (previously called the Integra) in 2006. The original Integra, which debuted two decades earlier as a sportier and…

  • Q&A

    Middling options with Sharon Peters Q: Is there such a vehicle as a medium SUV? I’ve seen references made to small and large SUVs, but never medium SUVs. I have a Caravan and want to downsize a little. I need more cargo room than a small SUV offers; but, not as much as the Caravan.…

  • real estate briefs 

    Chiquita Pittman, sales associate with RE/MAX Platinum, celebrates her 10-year anniversary with RE/MAX. Pittman says 10 years ago she joined RE/MAX because, “RE/MAX is a real estate power house when it comes to technology and resources.” With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, she specializes in resale, new construction, foreclosure, and short…

  • The Estates at Dunham’s Farm offers Emerald Elite II model for immediate delivery

    The Estates at Dunham’s Farm, located in quiet South Brunswick, one of Central Jersey’s most sought after and prestigious subdivisions, is more than 80 percent sold out. When completed, there will be 46 homesites, each one on approximately 2-3 acre lots with homes ranging from 3,900 square feet to 5,100 square feet. Garden Homes Development…

  • sport shorts 

    North Brunswick Township High School’s Virgil Boykin is airborne as he looks to put up a shot under the basket against South Brunswick High School during the Dec. 27 game in the Brunswick Classic, hosted by South Brunswick. The Raiders came away with a 70-62 win. JEFF GRANIT staff Sarandon Blue Chip, winner of the…

  • SBOA, Freehold Raceway reach agreement on preference system

    When racing resumes at Freehold Raceway on Jan. 3, all races with a purse of $5,000 or less will be subject to a preference system to benefit horses with a New Jersey connection and those supportive of Freehold racing. “This agreement is something that benefits both Freehold Raceway and the horsemen who race in New…

  • Walnridge Farm to be honored as Breeder of the Year by SBOANJ

    Walnridge Farm of Cream Ridge, one of the state’s oldest farms, is the 2012 New Jersey Standardbred Breeder of the Year. The Breeders Committee of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) has selected the Meirs family’s Walnridge Farm to be among the honorees at the 56th Annual New Jersey Breeders Awards…

  • Lady Vikings remain undefeated with first round win in Brunswick Classic

    Varsity Report BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent North Brunswick Township High School’s Iverson Fleming soars to the basket over South Brunswick High School’s Dion Hooper during the Brunswick Classic, hosted by South Brunswick. The Raiders bested their crosstown rivals, 70-62, on Dec. 27. JEFF GRANIT staff South Brunswick T he South Brunswick High School girls basketball…

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