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Fuelish behavior
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Many motorists think their cars’ MPG ratings are inaccurate, but they may only have themselves to blame Most every new-car ad that notes a vehicle’s estimated fuel economy bears a variation of the phrase, “your mileage may vary,” which has become a modern-day catchall expression for verbal waffling. Indeed, according…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associates Chhaya “Barkha” Kishnani and Donna Warters of the East Brunswick office were recognized for their exceptional success during the month of October. Kishnani led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex County, for new home dollar volume. Warters was the top…
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RE/MAX Dreams collecting teddy bears for Child Life Program
RE/MAX Dreams is collecting teddy bears for the MCAR Teddy bear collection, and the bears will be donated to the Child Life program. The bears will be used to cheer up the kids being treated at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Bears will be collected through Dec. 15. If interested in donating a…
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First-time buyers rising again
By Laura Depta CTW Features First-time buyers bought a record number of homes in 2010 — then they all but disappeared. Now, they’re poised to make another big impact in the market. First-time homebuyers come, and first-time buyers go. Historically, first-time buyers make up approximately 40 percent of purchasers in a given year, according to…
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SPORT SHORTS
The Board of Directors of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey elected Mark Ford as its president at a reorganization meeting held Nov. 16 at the association’s offices in Manalapan. Ford, one of the leading trainers in Meadowlands history, owns and operates the Mark Ford Training Center. He fills the position occupied…
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Bombers are eager for more success on basketball court
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent With eight key players returning as tryouts open this week, Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls’ basketball team is looking to build on last fall’s successful 19-5 season. The Bombers earned a share of the Greater Middlesex Conference’s (GMC) White Division championship and also reached the semifinals of the GMC Tournament,…
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Strong second half sends Old Bridge to state finals
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s football team regained the momentum it needed in the second half and went on to defeat New Brunswick High School, 26-12, Nov. 20 to advance to the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V final at High Point Solutions Stadium at Rutgers Dec. 5 against top-seeded South Brunswick High…
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Cross-country Meet of Champions
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Old Bridge High School’s Rey Rivera led the Knights at the NJSIAA Cross-Country Meet of Champions Nov. 21 at Holmdel Park. Rivera ran the 5K course in 16:13, finishing 17th overall. Old Bridge, the Group IV champion, finished third behind the champion, Christian Brothers Academy, and the runner-up, Don Bosco Prep…
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Holiday in the Park®” at Six Flags Great Adventure
TOP PICK Six Flags Great Adventure’s new holiday extravaganza, “Holiday in the Park,®” runs weekends and select days through Jan. 3. More than a million lights, holiday entertainment, seasonal treats, Santa’s Village and many popular rides will magically transform into a winter wonderland. Signature attractions include: “Holiday Magic: A Celebration of the Season,” a light…
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