• Couple open hearts, home to foster children

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Kathy and Vince Cata, who have been foster parents to more than 20 children, pose for a Christmas photo with several of their adopted and current foster children. Going back 30 years, Kathy and Vince Cata wanted to have several children. While that did not happen the way they hoped…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Angelo Palmer Sr., left to right, Dan Unachukuv and Kenectti Unachukuv portray The Three Wise Men, as parishioners re-enact scenes from the Bible during the 31st annual “A Drive Through the Christmas Story” at Sayre Woods Bible Church in Old Bridge on Nov. 27. For story, see page 3.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with Freehold Subaru for ‘Share the Love’ event

    Purchase a new Subaru by Jan. 2 and help make a big difference in a child’s life! Freehold Subaru has chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) for a second year as their hometown charity for the Annual “Share the Love” Event. For each car that is purchased, Freehold Subaru will…

  • America’s ‘hottest’ cars

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features And by ‘hot’ we mean stolen. Here’s where motorists face the highest car-theft rates and how to best protect your ride no matter where you reside. It seems the Golden State is indeed golden — for auto thieves. Seven out of the 10 U.S. cities suffering the most stolen cars…

  • Weichert of Brick collecting items for local organizations and animal shelters

    Frances Graffeo, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office, has announced that her office will be joining forces with several local organizations and animal shelters to make a difference within the community this holiday season. The local community is invited to participate by bringing their donations for the following drives to Weichert’s Brick office, located at…

  • Only one quick move-in home remains at The Grande at Howell

    Quick move-in homes are an increasingly popular choice and a very attractive option for home buyers today. These homes are complete, providing a unique opportunity to close rapidly. Quick move-in homes are an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, for buyers who don’t have an existing home to sell, and for those who have recently sold…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Mike O’Dowd, a senior at Iona College, won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Cross-Country Championship this fall. The Colts Neck High School graduate captured the championship at Rosedale Park in Pennington, the home course for Rider University. O’Dowd led Iona to a sweep of the top seven positions, winning the 8K race in 23:44.3. Iona…

  • Manalapan Pee Wee football heads back to national championships

    The Manalapan American Youth Pee Wee Football team is headed back to the national championships. A come-from-behind win in the New Jersey American Youth Football (NJAYF) playoff finals sent the Braves back to Florida, where they seek a second straight national title. This group of players won at Jr. Pee Wees in 2014. Manalapan defeated…

  • Roche, Brannan run personal bests at Holmdel in Meet of Champions

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold Township High School’s Ciara Roche secured all-state honors finishing sixth at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions Nov. 21 at Holmdel Park. Roche’s time for the 5K race, 18:30, is third best all-time among Freehold Regional High School District cross-country runners. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR For Ciara Roche, the high…

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