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Oceanfest
Thousands turned out to celebrate Independence Day at the 25th Annual OceanFest held along the oceanfront Promenade in Long Branch. Among the attractions that drew crowds to the family friendly festival were professional sand sculptures, live musical performances, children’s activities and entertainment, an Afro-Caribbean music and dance festival, crafts and delicious foods, all topped off…
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Middletown planners approve Trinity Hall 4 -2
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Middletown Township planners approved an application for an allgirls high school following six hours of testimony from supporters and opponents. More than 100 people crowded into the meeting room at Town Hall on July 1 for the most recent hearing on Trinity Hall, with each side about equally represented.…
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Car shows rev up fun for whole family
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Steve Dillon of Monroe Township cleans his 1935 Graham at the Classic Car Cruise held at The Shoppes of Old Bridge on July 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Car enthusiasts, as well as families and investors, are flocking to car cruise nights throughout New Jersey to take a look at…
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Button buster?
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: We test drove the Lincoln MKC SUV and loved everything about it except this: instead of a gear shifter, it’s got buttons. So you punch a button to put it into drive or reverse or whatever. I’m worried that’s too gimmicky, or that maybe the buttons won’t hold up. I’m…
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Long-term goals
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Picking a car or truck having the lowest ownership costs can save a bundle of money over tens of thousands of miles Wise car shoppers know that the best way to get the most for their vehicular dollars is to think long term, like a successful stock market investor, and…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Jackson office was recognized for outstanding performance in May. The office led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in new home dollar volume. In addition, sales associate Lisa Soubasis of the Jackson office was recognized for her…
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Monmouth County Association of Realtors raises funds for local charities
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held fundraising activities recently at the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award events to help support Monmouth County organizations. All of the proceeds from these events were donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties, Cabaret for Life, and The Center in Asbury Park.…
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Gloria Nilson & Co. ranks as one of N.J.’s top-producing brokerage firms
Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, headquartered in Red Bank, recently announced its ranking as the No. 2 real estate firm in New Jersey in sales volume according to RISMedia’s 27th Annual Power Broker Report. Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate reported a total sales volume of $1,330,379,418 in 2014, representing 3,225 closed residential transactions.…
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SPORT SHORTS
The Central Jersey Braves are looking to fill a roster spot for the upcoming 11U Ocean Breeze Ripken Week-Long Experience Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, July 26-31. All interested baseball players are asked to email the Braves staff at [email protected] in order to reserve a time for player evaluations. Items for the Sport Shorts…
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