• Parents turning car seats too soon, study says

    One reason motor vehicle fatalities have steadily declined in recent years is mandated use of child safety seats, with rear-facing seats being especially important to help protect infants in a crash. Unfortunately, a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan found that a vast majority of all parents shift such seats to forward-facing positions…

  • Expand downstairs to maximize space and energy efficiency

    With home prices on the rise, finishing a basement is the latest trend in real estate. More and more homeowners are enjoying the perks of additional living space, a reduction in heating and cooling costs, a healthier home, and, if done right, a more desirable home when selling. A finished basement can be used for…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    RE/MAX First Realty announces the addition of their newest sales associate, Cathy Born. Born has been a resident of Old Bridge for the past 20 years. She has nine years of experience in the real estate business with vast knowledge of residential and short sales, serving clients throughout Middlesex and Monmouth counties. In 2014 she…

  • Why you shouldn’t expect a refund

    Most Americans will get a tax refund this season, but experts say this is a poor financial decision It’s the time of year when Uncle Sam pays you back. A majority of Americans (51 percent) have already received or expect to receive a tax refund this season, according to a recent Bankrate.com report, which also…

  • Make the most of your home appraisal

    When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Old Bridge Sayrewoods South Men’s League (SWSML) 30-plus Baseball League is seeking new players for the upcoming 2015 season, which will be its 22nd consecutive season. Registration for the 2015 season will take place on April 16 from 7-9 p.m. For more details on registration or for additional information, email [email protected], call League President…

  • Spotswood baseball looks to continue winning ways

    SPOTSWOOD By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent For a program that once won championships regularly, the Spotswood High School baseball team’s last regular season Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division game, a 3-1 loss to Metuchen High School, was a bitter pill to swallow. The defeat prevented the Chargers from earning at least a tie for the…

  • Bears filling out infield as they open baseball season

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The first order of business for the East Brunswick High School baseball team is to replace an infield completely depleted by graduation. If that happens, an above-average pitching staff and the remaining members of a solid batting order may enable the Bears to defend their Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division…

  • Going up for the spike

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN East Brunswick High School’s Ben Harrop, right, spikes the ball through the arms of a Bridgewater-Raritan High School blocker during a preseason scrimmage March 21 in East Brunswick. The Bears opened their season April 1 against St. Joseph High School of Metuchen.

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