• Veterans Day

    When more than 250 friends, family members and former servicemen and servicewomen of the United States armed forces gathered at the Jackson Veterans Memorial Garden on Nov. 11, the generation gap was immediately apparent. Men who fought against Adolf Hitler and the Axis in World War II gathered alongside recent veterans who fought in the…

  • Let the holiday season begin!

    From model train shows and traditional stage productions to winter parades and Hanukkah menorah lightings, local communities will be aglow with holiday festivities through the end of the year.

  • Howell gets extra time to respond to lawsuit

    Female municipal employees have alleged harassment by court administrator BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Howell has been granted an extension of time to deliver its response to a lawsuit that was filed against the township and the Howell Municipal Court in September. Township Attorney McKenna Kingdon told Greater Media Newspapers this week that Howell’s representatives…

  • The most appealing cars

    Most new-car owner surveys tend to dwell on what’s wrong, but at least one study measures things gone right. Here are the brands and models motorists love most. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC While most of us like — or even love — our cars (that is until they betray us one…

  • Q&A

    The rare RAV4 with Sharon Peters Q: We keep hearing about the new Toyota RAV4 EV and are somewhat interested, but our dealer says he doesn’t think he’ll be getting any for at least three or four years. Does that sound right to you? A: The highly anticipated, all-electric crossover SUV with a promised driving…

  • real estate briefs 

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in October. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales. You can visit Weichert’s Old Bridge office at 1394 Route 9 south or reach them by…

  • Buyers at The Pointe at Turnbury can save up to 35 percent by combining upgrades

    A ctive adult homebuyers at The Pointe at Turnbury in South Brunswick who want to save some money on their upgrades will be “bundling up” this holiday season. The community’s developer, Millennium Homes, is offering buyers the chance to save up to 35 percent on extras and upgrades by packaging several of their favorite items…

  • sport shorts 

    The Cheesequake Baseball League will be holding registration for the 2013 spring season on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cheesequake Field, Route 9 north and Schulmeister Road, Old Bridge. Mail-in registration forms are available at leaguelineup.com/cqba. Click on “handouts” to download an application. For more information, contact Anthony Maffei at 732-727-1520…

  • Sayreville football advances

    Above: Sayreville War High School’s Zeke Perkinson (r) tries to elude a Woodbridge High School defender during the Nov. 13 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV first-round playoff game. The top-seeded Bombers hosted the game and beat the Barrons, 31-6, to get the defense of their championship off to a good start. Below: Sayreville quarterback Isaiah…

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