• Most efficient electric cars

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The most energy-efficient car in the U.S. for the 2015 model year isn’t an unadorned “econobox,” but rather it’s the futuristically styled and sporty BMW i3 four-door all-electric hatchback that gets the equivalent of 124 mpg. While many remain prohibitively costly, the sticker prices of some electric vehicles now approach…

  • Spartans boys bowling team is off to another strong start

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Ocean Township High School boys bowling team is off to a 4-1 start and is currently in second place in the Shore Conference’s Class A Central Division. Coach Tom Siciliano’s Spartans are holding their own despite the loss of four starters — including Kenny Ryan and David Enny, who were…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Monmouth County Park System is keeping several of its golf courses open for play this winter: Bel-Aire Golf Course in Wall, Charleston Springs North Golf Course in Millstone and Shark River Golf Course in Neptune. Golfers will enjoy discounted winter rates from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28. New this year is a nine-hole rate…

  • Long Branch’s Willis sets new single-season rushing record

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Long Branch High School’s Dahmiere Willis needed 250 yards in the final game of the season to set a new Shore Conference single-season rushing record. For most, it would have been an uphill battle. ForWillis, it was just another day on the football field. The standout senior amassed 295 yards on…

  • Monmouth’s Jeffery taking postseason accolades in stride

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University’s Matt Jeffery (5) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Defensive Player of the Year for a second straight season. The Freehold Township High School graduate helped the Hawks win the MAAC title this fall and return to the NCAA Tournament. Jeffery has been nominated for the…

  • Avoiding pitfalls that can derail your diet

    Healthy Resolutions Diet and exercise make great bedfellows for men and women looking to live a healthier lifestyle.A combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise makes it easier for men and women to maintain a healthy weight while lowering their risk of various ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. A heightened awareness of what…

  • Time banking shares community resources

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Two local nonprofits are promoting a new movement that allows people to network for the purpose of sharing talents and resources. The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center and MonmouthCares, West Long Branch, are promoting time banking in hopes of building stronger communities. “Time banking is…

  • Police, fire departments may be housed together

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Borough officials are considering a new building to house both the Sea Bright Police Department and Sea Bright Fire and Rescue after additional damage was found last week at police headquarters. Borough Administrator Joseph Verruni said during the Borough Council’s Dec. 11 workshop meeting that problems were found during initial…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    In the month of November, all 23 offices of Amboy Bank collected food and household items for food banks in their branch areas. Every Amboy office manager selected a food bank in their community. In many cases, Amboy has a strong relationship with the organizations, including the Sayreville Food Bank, Old Bridge Food Bank and…

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