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     Jackson VFW Post 4703 will host a Turkey Shoot every Sunday through Nov. 18 at the post home on Magnolia Drive in Jackson. The start time is 1 p.m. Shooters may use 12-gauge shotguns to shoot at the bullseye targets. Shooters must be 15 or older, or have successfully completed an NRA- or BSA-approved…

  • Size matters

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features An array of all-new small cars and crossovers are hitting the streets for 2013 with impressive performance and top-level sophistication. With gas prices fluctuating between $3 and $4 the past few years, it’s no surprise that automakers rushed to develop what amounts to an entirely new fleet of fuel-efficient compact…

  • Q&A

    Repair the air with Sharon Peters Q: I have a 2007 Toyota RAV4. The compressor went out, so the air conditioner no longer functions. I got estimates from two local shops to see how much it would cost to repair, and both said it would be over $3,000! It seems outrageous for a new car…

  • Prudential New Jersey Properties raises $45,000 for The Sunshine Kids

    Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Eighth Annual Golf Invitational to benefit The Sunshine Kids took place Sept. 9. The golf outing and dinner event raised $45,000 for the nonprofit organization dedicated to kids with cancer. “Last year, we raised just under $40,000 for The Sunshine Kids and we thought we did a great job, but this…

  • Save, toss or store?

    When moving, storage is a tempting alternative to throwing away precious possessions; just don’t get carried away No wonder moving is ranked as one of life’s most stressful events. It puts one of life’s most complicated relationships to the test: the bond between people and their “stuff.” Moving forces a “take it or leave it”…

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    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Marlboro office was recognized for outstanding performance in August. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale listings. You can visit Weichert’s Marlboro office at 455 Route 9 south in Manalapan, or reach them…

  • Buy vs. rent

    A new study shows that buying is better than renting in more than 75 percent of cities Renting or purchasing a home: Which is the better deal today? In most areas, buying is more cost-effective, according to the results of a recent study conducted by real estate listing site Zillow. While the upfront costs of…

  • What’s right for you?

    Evolving lifestyles and home use change the way people look at remodeling projects The first question Newport Beach, Calif., architect David Kosco asks new clients is, “How formal are you?” The answer can tell a home designer a lot about a family’s needs. “You find out if they require separate spaces, which are necessary for…

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    All saltwater boaters are now invited to go online and map their boating routes this summer to help researchers better understand boating activity in the Northeast. The information gathered from this open online mapping program will supplement the data being collected through the more rigorous 2012 Northeast Recreational Boater Survey. New Jersey boaters may access…

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