• Monroe artist’s paintings open door to Kenyan culture

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer “Masia Warriors with Ceremonial Ostrich Feathers” More than 7,500 miles separate the U.S. and Kenya, but the art of Nancie Gunkelman, who traveled to East Africa as a member of the Peace Corps, brings the essence of Nairobi to the states. Gunkelman’s paintings, which will be on display at…

  • NJ Transit gets federal funds for resiliency, repair projects

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer NJ Transit will use part of a $147 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for resiliency and damage repairs that impact several rail lines, including the North Jersey Coast Line. “What this does is replace communications systems damaged by [superstorm Sandy],” said William Smith, spokesman for NJ Transit.…

  • Monroe football coach takes over in Sayreville

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A former Sayreville War Memorial High School athlete and coach will return to his alma mater to lead the football program that became embroiled in a national controversy in the wake of an alleged hazing scandal. Chris Beagan, head coach at Monroe Township High School since 2008, was appointed…

  • Snow angels

    FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Patti Norek of Sayreville and her niece Teagan Braine sled down the hill near Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville on March 7.

  • Brad Benson Hyundai celebrates community with ‘No. 1 Because’ campaign

    Brad Benson Hyundai, the No. 1 Hyundai dealer in New Jersey, has launched a viral video campaign, asking members of the community to showcase their talents explaining what makes them No. 1. The campaign has created buzz by celebrating New Jersey residents and promoting a sense of community. Early submissions include a push-up superstar, wig-raising…

  • Fast and Frugal Pickup

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The optional ‘EcoDiesel’ engine in the Ram 1500 affords V8-like power with top fuel economy One of many major success stories in the car business over the last year has been the resurgence of full-size pickups, with the big and burly Ram models from Fiat/Chrysler registering a whopping 24 percent…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Seasoned RE/MAX Gateway agent Linda Brady has been presented with a new leadership opportunity to become a councilwoman for the Neptune City Borough Council. She was nominated after the previous winner decided to resign in December 2014 due to conflicting job obligations. A year ago, Brady made the commitment to become more involved in the…

  • Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2015 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at the Essex & Sussex in Spring Lake. The members welcomed President Robert White and the new MCAR leadership as well as recognized the outgoing directors for their work and dedication to the association. Installed officers for 2015 are…

  • Shore Builders Association honors Gloria Nilson & Co. with FAME Awards

    Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate was once again recognized by the Shore Builders Association of Central New Jersey during its recent 12th annual Fabulous Achievements in Marketing Excellence (FAME) Awards celebration on Feb. 26. Gloria Nilson & Co. received a FAME award for Best Associate Ad, Black and White. In addition, the association recognized…

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