• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices announces Gino Blefari as keynote speaker for company event

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties is hosting a “by invitation only” event on Oct. 21 for the company’s top agents and management team. The keynote presentation, “How to Develop an Unstoppable Mindset,” will be delivered by Gino Blefari, CEO of HSF Affiliates LLC — parent company to the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Prudential Real Estate,…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Shelikescandy was the sweetest of all, winning the $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes – Green Acres Final for 3-year-old trotting fillies on Oct. 9 at Freehold Raceway. The daughter of Chocolatier, driven by Steve Smith and trained by Dawn Anderson, bested a field of three in a non-wagering event. She stayed flat; the other two…

  • Bombers snap losing streak and climb back over .500

    SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys soccer team rebounded from a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory against Woodbridge on Thursday. The win improved the Bombers’ record to 7-6-1. Sayreville got off to a 1-3-1 start before reeling off five successive wins. Coach Nick Cifelli’s team’s three…

  • Wins build confidence for Lady Knights soccer team

    OLD BRIDGE By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent A fter opening the season with a pair of victories, the Old Bridge High School girls soccer team struggled a bit, but the Lady Knights are coming off two impressive wins that raised their season log to 6-5. On Friday, Old Bridge downed East Brunswick High School (8-5) by…

  • Hawks delight Homecoming crowd with 61-28 rout of Columbia

    MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY Monmouth University’s Lavon Chaney runs by a Columbia defender on his way to scoring a touchdown during the Hawks’ Oct. 11 Homecoming game at Kessler Field in West Long Branch. The Hawks improved their record to 5-1 with the 61-28 triumph. MATT DENTON The Monmouth University football team will bring a lot of…

  • Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey

    Lighthouses and selected museums throughout the state will host the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 18-19. Begin the challenge at any of the 11 participating New Jersey land-based lighthouses, one museum and two lifesaving stations. Purchase a $1 souvenir that will be proof of one’s visit. During the weekend, those age 11 and under…

  • 4 tips for a healthier retirement

    By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features Calling it quits — for good — is a thrilling moment for most, but staying mentally and physically active is key to wellness when taking a permanent vacation. For many of us, retirement can’t come fast enough.Yet when it comes, there’s no question that it slows us down from the…

  • Trick or Trunk Parade Oct. 30 in Sayreville

    The annual Halloween Trick or Trunk Parade will be held at the Sayreville Borough Hall football field, 167 Main St., at 6 p.m. Oct. 30. Sayreville children up to age 12 are encouraged to get dressed up for Halloween and go trick or treating with the Recreation Department. Prizes will be awarded in different age…

  • Abraham to be focus of Lunch and Learn

    “Abraham Under a Microscope” will be the title of Congregation Beth Ohr’s next Lunch and Learn event set for Nov. 1 at the temple, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The buffet lunch and program will begin at noon, following services. Rabbi Joel Mishkin will use rabbinic and contemporary sources to probe into the character of…

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