• Kruisers keep cruisin’ spirit alive in Freehold

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent The Freehold Kruisers Car Club celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2015. The club organized Kruise Night in downtown Freehold for several decades and now holds its monthly gatherings at VFW Post 4374, Freehold Township. All are welcome to stop by and admire the handiwork of car enthusiasts. Below: Jimmy Celano,…

  • Colts Neck selects new superintendent

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer The Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education has promoted MaryJane Garibay, director of curriculum, to the position of superintendent of schools. “I am absolutely honored and excited for the opportunity,” Garibay said. District administrators made the announcement at the June 17 meeting of the board. Garibay, who said…

  • Small changes add up to big savings

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With Americans spending 14 percent of their household budgets on groceries, “couponing” has gained in popularity. More than 660 million coupons were redeemed in the first quarter of 2015. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Saving money never goes out of style. For the wealthy and the not-so-wealthy, pennywise practices can go…

  • Shutter the grille

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I just read a review of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup that said it has active grille shutters, and they’re for fuel economy. What are they? A: Active grille shutters, on the front of the vehicle, open and close automatically to control airflow. When the grille shutter is open, air…

  • New cars for new grads

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With some models going for less than $200/month, it pays to trade in that old clunker for a safer and more-reliable new car For those entering the workforce with a fresh diploma in hand, it’s vital to obtain a car that befits an up and coming mover and/or shaker and,…

  • New townhomes in Little Silver attracting buyers from rural Monmouth

    Carriage Gate at Little Silver is the first community to offer newly constructed luxury townhomes in Little Silver in over two decades. Not surprisingly, demand has been strong for the new community from esteemed builder, Kalian Companies. An intimate, limited-edition collection of elegant townhomes set in one of Monmouth County’s most desirable locations, Carriage Gate…

  • Raritan players back to work in summer softball league

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The softball season may be over, but Raritan High School is already back on the field. A fastpitch summer league hosted by Wall Township features a group of area high schools, including Raritan, Holmdel High School, Middletown High School South and Red Bank Regional High School, as well as several travel…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Approximately 80 sought-after positions as ballpersons for the 2015 U.S. Open are up for grabs with approximately 350 people competing for spots. Prospective ballpersons will be evaluated by U.S. Open officials on their running, throwing and catching skills. Participants can register on-site at the National Tennis Center in Queens beginning at 3 p.m June 25.…

  • Middletown Ice World gets Junior Titans hockey team

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Middletown Ice World will bring top junior ice hockey talent to the area. The arena is partnering with the North American Hockey League (NAHL) to bring a Tier II Junior team to the area. The team will be called the New Jersey Junior Titans. “It’s the best brand of hockey…

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