• Residents face weapons charges

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Charges of gun possession, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) were lodged against Issach Powell, 28, of Freehold Borough, this month for crimes dating back to May, according to a warrant from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The charges against Powell…

  • A look back

    Greater Media Photographer Eric Sucar shares some of his favorite photos from 2014. Colts Neck assistant coach Jeanene Healy and daughter Kaity Healy hug after capturing the Central Jersey Group IV girls basketball title against Hunterdon Central on March 10. Adam Fearon and his newly adopted son, Justin, share a hug before a ceremony held…

  • Colts Neck to look at school staff

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer The Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education will receive a study on the district’s use of staff members as part of the ongoing conversation about potentially closing the Conover Road Elementary School. According to board Vice President Kimberly Raymond, the study will analyze issues of overstaffing and whether…

  • Sledding into winter fun

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A snowboarder enjoys some air time on a hill in Monmouth County following one of many snowstorms in early 2014. FILE PHOTO When the snow begins to fall in the coming months, residents will break out their sleds and head to parks around Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties for…

  • Freehold shooting investigated

    By Clare Marie Celano FREEHOLD — Two residents of Howell were transported to an area hospital and listed in critical but stable condition after they were shot in the early morning hours of Dec. 27.   Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Charles Webster identified one victim as a 35-year-old male and one victim as a…

  • Adieu, Cube

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Three friends with Nissan Cubes love them. I’m seriously considering buying one. The guy at my dealership said they’re not going to handle them anymore because of low sales. They had several low-mileage Cubes. My question: would it be wise to buy this car? My concern, of course, is servicing,…

  • Picking a ‘greener’ SUV

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN You don’t have to drive a gas-guzzler if you’re looking for a more utilitarian alternative to a family sedan. W hile sport-utility vehicles are not necessarily thought of as being among the most environmentally benign models on a showroom floor, the growing number of smaller and more…

  • Strategies for staying put in retirement

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features For those planning to age in place in their current home, it’s essential to make sure the home is properly and safely outfitted for their later years The older we get, the more resistant to change we usually become. That’s a big reason why many seniors choose to “age…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Holmdel office was recognized for outstanding performance in November. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales. In addition, sales associate Thomas Connors of the Holmdel office was recognized for his exceptional industry success during…

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