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    Ask our broker

    Hey, small spender By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: We live modestly and are very careful with our money. The result is that we have the ability to put down 20 percent for a home. This has proven to be a problem because lenders and brokers seem to think we want a big, expensive…

  • Author to discuss her book about Jersey folks, events

    Author to discuss her book about Jersey folks, events

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick Historical Society will host speaker, author, columnist and genealogist, Maureen Wlodarczyk, from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Society’s building at 78 Milltown Rd. She will discuss her book, “Jersey! Then … Again,” which contains stories about real New Jersey people and events. Wlodarczyk is the author of five other books…

  • Middletown South suffer first gridiron loss since 2014

    Middletown South suffer first gridiron loss since 2014

    By Matthew Rocco A showdown between two of the best football teams in the Shore Conference — and, for that matter, the entire state — didn’t go as planned for Middletown High School South. But there’s no doubt the Eagles remain a serious contender for a state title. In a highly anticipated matchup with Toms…

  • CBA looks to move past sole blemish of boys’ soccer season

    CBA looks to move past sole blemish of boys’ soccer season

    By Wayne Witkowski Teams often validate their seasons by avenging losses. Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) soccer team has taken that same approach over the years, particularly with matches against Delbarton School — its perennial nemesis — in the late rounds of the NJSIAA Non-Public A state tournament and perennial state tournament foe Don Bosco Preparatory…

  • Proposal to spend millions on turf fields is unnecessary

    Proposal to spend millions on turf fields is unnecessary

    I am writing to express my concerns with the Holmdel Township Committee proposal to spend $3.3 million to create two synthetic turf fields at Cross Farm park. While I favor excellent facilities for our youth to pursue athletics and other recreational activities, this is a significant expenditure that is largely unnecessary and will primarily benefit…

  • Brookdale to present award-winning author Nov. 17

    Brookdale to present award-winning author Nov. 17

    LINCROFT — Julie Otsuka, author of the award-winning 2002 novel, “When the Emperor Was Divine,” will hold an interactive presentation 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd. The event, which will feature a lecture by Otsuka, a Q-and-A session and book signing, is part of the 2016 Brookdale Read initiative…

  • JFK Breast Center wraps up Breast Cancer Awareness month

    JFK Breast Center wraps up Breast Cancer Awareness month

    Along with Community Outreach, health fairs and fundraisers for Breast Cancer research and a t-shirt design contest, the team at the Breast Center at JFK Medical Center wrap up October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a very important message: schedule your mammography. A mammography is one of the best tools to detect breast cancer early and now…

  • Warriors’ field hockey team optimistic after late-season surge

    Warriors’ field hockey team optimistic after late-season surge

    By Wayne Witkowski New Egypt High School’s field hockey team may be 5-12 but at closer look, its season wound down with a flourish with three straight shutout victories — boding well for next season’s returning players. Only four players will graduate. “It’s been great to see it turning around,” first-year head coach and former…

  • Pine Brook Rehabilitation and Care Center offers care with compassion

    Pine Brook Rehabilitation and Care Center offers care with compassion

    Pine Brook Rehabilitation and Care Center is Manalapan’s premier rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. We are in the process of continuing a multi-million dollar renovation program. We offer Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy seven days a week, and one on one, in our two beautiful gyms boasting  beautiful  views to the outside and state of…

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