• Skaters find freedom on their boards

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Several towns in central New Jersey provide skate parks for people of all ages to enjoy riding their skateboards, an activity that some describe as cathartic and a break from school or work. Skate parks have proved to be a haven for freewheeling expression and even reflection in some local…

  • Lakewood awaits word on student missing in Israel

    By Taylor M. Lier LAKEWOOD — Community members gathered outside the Lakewood municipal building at a press conference on Aug. 26 as concern grows over the whereabouts of a Lakewood resident who has been reported missing in Israel.   Authorities said Aharon Sofer, 23, an exchange student studying in Israel, has been missing since approximately…

  • Driving a ‘greener’ car

    You don’t have to trade in your current car to own one that’s both more environmentally friendly and — as a bonus — saves money at the gas pump. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With gas prices continuing to bounce like a ping-pong ball between the upper and lower $3/gallon range, depending on location and…

  • Q&A

    Mat matters with Sharon Peters Q: I don’t understand the entirety of this floormat covering-gas-pedal syndrome (that you recently wrote about) that has led to unintended acceleration. How does one even leave their driveway or the curb under this scenario? My 2011 Ford has about 4 inches from the bottom of the gas pedal to…

  • Renovations on the mind

    If you’re a homeowner, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about a remodel. Here’s the latest on the projects owners have planned. Thinking about a home-improvement project? You’re not alone. More than two-thirds of consumers plan to renovate an area of their within the next six months, according to the latest Home Improvement Survey from…

  • RE/MAX sees opportunity in recovering market

    More than 1,000 RE/MAX brokers and their industry vendors recently gathered in San Francisco for the company’s annual Broker Owner Conference. They’re celebrating recent successes and preparing for new opportunities in a recovering real estate market. Since the second quarter of 2013, more than 4,200 new agents and 208 new offices have joined the RE/MAX…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Pat Dineen, broker of Dineen Realty, announced that Mary Edgerton and Usha Mehta were named the company’s top listing and sales associates for July 2014. “These two experienced real estate professionals receive repeat business because they understand that the needs of their clients always come first,” Dineen said. Edgerton can be reached at 908-463-0423; and…

  • North Brunswick Blast enjoy success in softball tournaments

    The North Brunswick Blast 12U softball team completed their season with a 40-15 overall record. The team participated in eight tournaments, taking second place in five of them and winning one. In addition, the team won the North Brunswick Fall League. The highlight of the season was the second-place finish in the Babe Ruth State…

  • Getting set for season-opener

    Monmouth University football players do their stretching exercises before starting a recent practice. The Hawks are gearing up for the start of the 2014 season, which will open on Aug. 30 when they welcome Delaware State University to West Long Branch. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

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