• Packing heat

    Turbocharged, supercharged, diesel and electric powerplants dominate the list of ‘best new-car engines’ for 2014. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features I t’s no exaggeration to suggest that a car’s engine is its signature component. Even with the sleekest styling and poshest accommodations, a sports car that packs a merely meek engine is as much a…

  • Q&A

    Tired tires? with Sharon Peters Q: We’ve got a beautiful old Mustang we drive only about 3,000 miles a year, usually for a couple of long trips. The tires have only 30,000 miles on them, but they’re nine or 10 years old. Is that a problem? A: It could be. I think you’re due for…

  • Tips for first-time landlords

    Renting out a property has the potential to be a lucrative endeavor, but there are many to-do’s to cross off your list before you start taking in tenants By Alex Gallucci CTW Features With rental vacancies low and rates climbing, renting out a property might seem like a lucrative opportunity in today’s market. But before…

  • The new rules of the game

    Recently implemented laws from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are designed to protect borrowers By Erik J. Martin CTW Features I n early January, millions of Americans made New Year’s resolutions intended to improve their lives — resolutions that may or may not be fulfilled. At the same time, a consumer watchdog group implemented new…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Raritan Bay Realty, Old Bridge office, announces that Kathleen Stanavitch, broker/ sales associate, was recognized for being top lister for February. She can be reached on her cell at 732-213-1159. Melissa Saludez Pouliot, Certified Negotiation Expert, was recognized as top producer for February. She can be reached anytime on her cell at 908-415-5814. Stanavitch and…

  • Century 21, Google and Videolicious launch C21 Social Xchange marketing suite

    Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the world’s largest real estate franchise sales organization, announced the launch of C21 Social Xchange, in conjunction with agreements with Google and Videolicious. Through an industry-first licensing agreement with Google, a co-marketing agreement with Google AdWords, and a comprehensive licensing agreement with Videolicious, the C21 Social Xchange combines…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Millstone Little League (MRLL) will host a golf outing and lunch auction on May 5 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan Township. The golf package, which includes a breakfast, practice facilities, greens fees, cart, bag attendants, club cleaning service, locker room, barbecue lunch, awards, and a raffle and silent auction, is $195. A lunch…

  • Falcons boys return to finals in Tournament of Champions

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School of Metuchen’s Breein Tyree, left, and Linden High School’s Alonzo Hamilton try to grab hold of a loose ball during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions semifinals played on March 20 at Monmouth University. The Falcons held off a late Linden charge to win, 63-59. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC…

  • Vikings baseball looks to pitching depth for success

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK S outh Brunswick High School’s baseball team returns a core group of veterans after going 15-9 last spring, but it will still have to fill holes following the graduation of several key players. Most notably, the Vikings will need to fill a couple of voids on the mound, following…

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