• Smart tech takes over the home

    Survey looks at homeowners’ changing technology preferences The home is only getting smarter. More than a quarter of Americans own at least one smart-home product and nearly half of millennials (adults ages 18 to 34) are adopting smart-home technology, according to a survey of approximately 4,000 Americans by Coldwell Banker and technology site CNET. Smart-home…

  • Strong interest for new Monmouth 55+ community as builder prepares for fall model opening

    Since announcing plans this past spring for the development of a new 55+ lifestyle community in Howell Township, K. Hovnanian Homes has seen a surge of response from interested buyers. To date, the builder has developed an interest list of nearly 800 registered prospective buyers. In late May, more than 150 interested buyers attended a…

  • Only four quick move-in homes remain at The Grande at Howell

    Quick move-in homes are an increasingly popular choice and a very attractive option for homebuyers today. These homes are complete, providing a unique opportunity to close rapidly, often within 30 days of purchase. 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…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Monroe Sports Center’s Junior Team Tennis League will begin Sept. 11 and run through January and early February 2016. The league, for players 6 to 18 years old, offers players a friendly but competitive format where the main focus is on teamwork and player development. Matches are Fridays (8:30-10 p.m.) and Saturdays (7-8:30 p.m. or…

  • Area college baseball players shined throughout Atlantic League season

    Area college standouts shined this summer in the Atlantic Baseball Confederation Collegiate League (ABCCL). Manalapan’s Joe Deceilie, who pitched for the Medford Starz, had the league’s lowest ERA. The Brookdale Community College hurler had a 0.42 ERA in 21.2 innings of work this summer. Catholic University’s Mike Duffy (Allentown) of the Ocean Giants was next…

  • Live harness racing returns to Freehold oval on Sept. 4

    Live harness racing returns to Freehold Raceway Sept. 4, and the 44-day meet continues through Dec. 12. Racing will take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays — plus a holiday program Labor Day, Sept. 7. Post time is 12:30 p.m. Opening Day features the first leg of the New Jersey Sire Stakes — Green Acres…

  • Pier House 5K draws the curtain on 2015 Jersey Shore Grand Prix

    The revitalized Long Branch beachfront will be the site of the 12th Annual Pier House 5K road race on Labor Day, Sept. 7. Start time is 8:30 a.m. for the final race of the Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix. The goal of the event is to bring community minded runners to Long Branch to see…

  • Brookdale women’s soccer aims for 3rd straight national title

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Brianna Penix from Ocean Township is one of Brookdale Community College’s five returning starters from last year’s women’s national championship soccer team. The Jersey Blues are seeking an unprecedented third straight National Junior College Athletic Association Division III title. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The Brookdale Community College women’s soccer team…

  • Roche, Hayes look to stand out during cross-country season

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold Township High School’s Ciara Roche, left, is anxious to bring her success on the track to cross-country this fall. Injuries held the senior to just a pair of races last fall. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Freehold Township High School’s Ciara Roche and Howell High School’s Niamh Hayes have credentials…

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