• Snake oil change

    Snake oil change

    Steering You Right with Sharon Peters Q: I bought a new 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee last summer, fully loaded, my fourth Jeep. At my last service visit, the service department recommended I bring it for oil changes every 3,500 miles. That seems excessive but it’s the dealership where I’ve bought all my Jeeps, I’ve had…

  • Special programs, reading prizes available at Long Branch library

    Special programs, reading prizes available at Long Branch library

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library’s adult summer reading program is in full swing this month at the Main and Elberon Branch libraries through Aug. 31. Join book discussions and programs and earn prizes as well. Adult readers are invited to read six books this summer, complete a reading log and submit…

  • Choosing safe and reliable used cars for young drivers

    Choosing safe and reliable used cars for young drivers

    They may not be particularly sporty, but we found a dozen affordable used cars that are safe and sane choices for students and those commuting to their first jobs By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Driving a safer car is certainly important to all motorists, but it’s especially vital to younger drivers. That’s because car crashes…

  • Old Bridge to hold Sept. 11 ceremony

    Old Bridge to hold Sept. 11 ceremony

    Mayor Owen Henry and the Old Bridge Township Council will hold a Sept. 11 Memorial Service at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Sept. 11 Memorial Site, which is located at the Municipal Complex, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. In the event of rain,…

  • News Transcript On Campus, Aug. 17

    News Transcript On Campus, Aug. 17

    The following area residents have been named to the dean’s list for the 2016 spring semester at Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Annemarie DiBlasio of Freehold, Cara Fierro of Manalapan, Christine Miseo of Marlboro, Rachel Swenarton of Freehold, Michael Ciancio of Marlboro, Christopher D’Alessio of Freehold, Lindsey Jovanovski of Manalapan, Kerrie Kortmann of Manalapan, Bianca…

  • Vendors needed for Old Bridge Day

    Vendors needed for Old Bridge Day

    Old Bridge Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Old Bridge Municipal Complex, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Applications for craft and food vendors are due by Sept. 16. Visit www.oldbridge.com for appropriate forms.

  • Genealogist to discuss ‘Digging for Roots in the Garden State’

    Genealogist to discuss ‘Digging for Roots in the Garden State’

    EATONTOWN — The Monmouth County Genealogy Society will hold its general meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Community Center, 72 Broad St., Eatontown. The speaker will be Michelle Chubenko, who will present “Digging for Roots in the Garden State.” Chubenko is a professional genealogist whose company, Jersey Roots Genealogy, performs research utilizing statewide…

  • Candidates file to run for school board seats

    Candidates file to run for school board seats

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer Three three-year terms on the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education will be on the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 8. The terms of Mark Bonjavanni, Suzanne Brennan and Mary Cerretani will be on the ballot. Cerretani recently resigned from the board because she moved out of Howell, according…

  • Brookdale to host paralegal information session Aug. 24

    Brookdale to host paralegal information session Aug. 24

    LINCROFT — Community members are invited to a free information session on the paralegal profession at 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at Brookdale Community College’s Larrison Hall, Room 208, 765 Newman Springs Road. Attendees can meet with college faculty, ask questions about the paralegal field and learn about Brookdale’s award-winning, two-year training program, which prepares students…

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