• Family seeks answers in death of man, 38

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Timothy J. Harden A family is searching for answers in the death of a loved one, but law enforcement authorities offered little information this week concerning the circumstances of his passing. Attorney Thomas Mallon, who represents the family of Timothy J. Harden, 38, of Belmar, told the Tri-Town News on…

  • Protecting pets when disaster strikes

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Pet owners should be proactive in protecting their pets before an emergency occurs by creating an action plan, preparing a to-go kit and visiting a new state website that provides tips about how to keep animals safe. FILE PHOTO Most residents know how to prepare for an emergency: have an…

  • Teen ‘dream’ car

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: My granddaughter is turning 15 this month and we’re preparing to buy her first car. We are interested in your recommendation as to what might be considered a relatively safe car that is mid-price or lower. Any suggestions and/or help would be greatly appreciated. A: First, I wouldn’t for a…

  • Sitting in the lap of luxury

    Even moderately priced cars treat their occupants to top-notch interiors these days By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features A shiny new car might initially catch a shopper’s eye with its sleek exterior styling, but it’s what inside — where a driver spends most of his or her time enjoying the view — that can make or…

  • Weichert, Realtors to participate in upcoming Old Bridge Day event

    Jeffrey Cagide, manager of the Weichert, Realtors’ Old Bridge office, announces that his office will be participating in the upcoming Old Bridge Day event on Sept. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Old Bridge Municipal Complex. The event, organized by the Township of Old Bridge, will include live music, inflatables, games and prizes,…

  • With rents on the rise, consumers are wise to consider a home purchase

    When deciding where to live, one of the first and most important questions to answer is whether to buy or to rent. Many assume that renting is easier and less expensive than purchasing a house or a condo; however, more and more renters are finding that buying a home is actually more affordable. According to…

  • Model Grand Opening Sept. 19-20 at new Monroe Township 55+ community

    The finishing touches are being put in place as construction wraps up on the first two model homes at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monroe, a new active-adult lifestyle community being developed off Prospect Plains Road in Middlesex County’s Monroe Township. The builder will unveil the new models for the first time during the weekend…

  • Bongiorno, Burke team up for pair of Sire Stakes-Green Acres victories

    Driver Joe Bongiorno and trainer Ron Burke teamed to win a pair of New Jersey Sire Stakes-Green Acres races Sept. 5 at Freehold Raceway. Both events were pre-card, non-wagering races and both were $7,000 opening legs for 3-year-old pacers. In the event for fillies, Bongiorno, a Howell High School graduate, guided Lissan to a wire-to-wire…

  • Bombers boys look to build on first soccer win of season

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys soccer team picked up its first win Sept. 12, downing Edison High School, 7-2. The Bombers, coming of an 11-9-1 campaign, began the year at 0-2 with losses to Steinert High School, 3-1, and New Brunswick High School, 4-1. However, coach Nick Cifelli’s team was…

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