• Vans Warped Tour strikes the right chord with fans

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Thousands of music lovers packed the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel for the 2015 Vans Warped Tour on June 19. ADAM C. UZIALKO/STAFF Thousands braved the grueling heat and heavy traffic to see their favorite bands play an all day festival at the PNC Bank Arts Center. The…

  • Two indoor gun ranges will be built

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Two indoor gun ranges are in the process of being built in Monroe Township. One facility will also sell firearms. The owners of both facilities — the Union Hill Gun Club and Recoil N.J. — have received the required municipal approvals to proceed with their projects. The Union Hill Gun…

  • Literacy groups help students turn page toward better life

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Chris Vecere, a volunteer tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County, chats with students during an ESL conversation group at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury on July 15. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Navigating through everyday life involves innumerable small tasks that many take for granted. Signing forms,…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Running for the Middlesex all-star team, Monroe High School’s Akeer Franklin turns the corner for a big gain against Union County during the annual Snapple Bowl played on July 16 at Kean University in Union. Middlesex won this year’s edition of the all-star game between the best graduated senior football players from Middlesex…

  • Bulletin Board

    – School board candidacy deadline July 27 Residents who want to run for a seat on their local school board in the Nov. 3 election must file a nominating petition by 4 p.m. July 27. Interested citizens can find information about the responsibilities of school board membership, qualifications for office, nominating petitions and candidacy timelines…

  • No top truck

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I bought a Ram 1500 last year after quite a lot of research, and a big part of my decision was influenced by Consumer Reports naming it best pickup in 2014. This year, there’s no best pickup choice by Consumer Reports. What’s up? A: Consumer Reports did not choose a…

  • The most annoying new-car features

    How can something be considered a ‘convenience’ when it’s inconvenient to operate? By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though today’s cars deliver accommodations and levels of performance that are unmatched in motoring history, no car is perfect. A given model may leap off the line with authority, hug the corners as tightly a child clutching on…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announce the recipients of the Pacesetter Award. Pacesetter Platinum recipients are Laurin LaLima, broker/associate, and Carrie Moyer, sales associate, who are on track for the Centurion award as of June 30, 2015. Pacesetter Gold is awarded to sales associates on track for the Masters Award program as of June…

  • Find the right senior community

    Age-restricted communities are on the rise. Follow these tips to find the perfect one for you Demand for age-restricted communities continues to rise, and now older adults have more options than ever, with communities that fit every lifestyle. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that the number of households headed by someone age 55-plus…

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