• 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…

  • Weichert’s Ocean office to host blood drive for Central Jersey Blood Bank

    Louis Tordini, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Ocean office, recently announced that they will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the Central Jersey Blood Bank on July 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the community interested in donating blood are invited to attend the event at the Weichert, Realtors’ Ocean office,…

  • 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.…

  • Long Branch kicker Mota MVP as South wins Simms Classic

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Two Long Branch seniors officially closed their high school football careers as all-stars. Kicker Vincent Mota and running back Dahmiere Willis were selected to play in the 37th annual Phil Simms North-South High School All-Star Football Classic, which was held at Kean University June 29. Mota earned Offensive Most Valuable Player…

  • Large field expected for 39th Belmar Five July 11

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The 39th running of the Belmar Five Johnny Cobb Memorial Run will take place July 11. About 3,000 runners are expected to participate, according to Race Director Fred Hinck. The race is once again presented by the Goodwill Hose Fire Company, which uses proceeds to defray its operating costs. The event…

  • 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 a tryout. Rutgers Football will give…

  • Rugged Maniac returns to Raceway Park July 11-12

    One of the many obstacles facing competitors during the Rugged Maniac 5K Race at Raceway Park is this fire jump. The event returns to Old Bridge on July 11 and 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN The Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race is back and bigger than ever. More than 12,000 runners are expected to come to Raceway…

  • Dog Days of summer return to Red Bank

    RED BANK — The Red Bank River- Center and Borough of Red Bank have announced that the popular Dog Days vendor event will return to Monmouth Street on July 21 and Aug. 18, from 6-9 p.m. The street will be closed to traffic. Vendors will offer diverse products and services for dogs and dog owners,…

  • African American ancestry focus of new group

    The African American Genealogy Group, a newly formed organization to help African Americans find their ancestors and complete their family tree, will meet 1-2:30 p.m. July 11 at Calvary Baptist Church, 23 River St., Red Bank. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Charles Lawson at 732-530-1995 or [email protected].

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