• Drive-by dunking may have caused damage to vehicle

    Drive-by dunking may have caused damage to vehicle

    MANALAPAN – Police are investigating an act of criminal mischief that may be part of a social media trend. Manalapan Police Capt. Thomas Barstow reported that at 5:45 p.m. Aug. 4, a resident of Mercer Lane in the Monmouth Heights development called police to report damage to his vehicle. The resident said the vehicle was…

  • Freehold Borough council introduces three-way stop ordinance

    Freehold Borough council introduces three-way stop ordinance

    FREEHOLD – An ordinance designating an intersection near Freehold High School as a three-way stop has been introduced by the Borough Council. Council members introduced the ordinance on Aug. 7 and set Sept. 5 as the date of the public hearing and possible vote for adoption. If the ordinance is adopted, it will create a…

  • Coast Boating School to conduct safety course

    Coast Boating School to conduct safety course

    The Coast Boating School will conduct a state mandated safe boating course on Aug. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course will take place at West Marine on Route 35 in Eatontown. The course costs $75 and includes a $10 gift card. For more information, call 732-279-0562.

  • Real estate experts unite

    Real estate experts unite

    Tips to assemble the perfect home-buying team. By Laura Depta CTW Features Purchasing your first home represents a major life event, but you can’t do it alone. Home buying is a team sport, and you’ll only be successful with all the key players going to bat for you. Here are the pros you need on…

  • Hazlet Senior Club sponsors trip to Florida

    Hazlet Senior Club sponsors trip to Florida

    The Hazlet Senior Club will sponsor a trip to Jacksonville, Florida, from Feb. 18-24. The trip costs $535 and will cover  motor coach transportation, six-night lodging, including four nights in Florida, 10 meals, a visit to the Fountain of Youth, a visit to the Kingsley Plantation, guided tours of Amelia Island, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville,…

  • Citizen police academy accepts applications

    Citizen police academy accepts applications

    Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the 20th annual Citizen Police Academy to be held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. The academy includes 12 hours of instruction which is held on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. from Sept. 7 to graduation on Oct. 12. By taking this course, participants will become…

  • Equity rising

    Equity rising

    75.7: Percentage of homeowners that have at least 20 percent equity in their homes. Source: Zillow © CTW Features

  • Early payoff

    Early payoff

    Ask Our Broker With Peter G. Miller By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: We expect to retire in the next year to 18 months. We have a mortgage on our house and the remaining balance is about $60,000. We have the cash to pay off this debt, but does it make sense to prepay…

  • Cash-out the right way

    Cash-out the right way

    Cash-out refis are all the rage, but experts suggest caution when using the funds. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Americans like the concept of getting cash back during monetary transactions. It’s a big reason why they often use debit cards when checking out at brick and mortar stores, gravitate to websites like TopCashback and…

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