• Big trucks in smaller packages

    Two new pickups coming later this year should to appeal to truck buyers who don’t necessarily need a bulkier full-size model By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Pickup truck sales are booming thanks largely to the recovering economy, specifically in the housing and construction markets. Most of these are full-size models, with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet…

  • Q&A

    Green savings with Sharon Peters Q: How much of a savings do these hybrids and new cars that come with stop/start technology for when you stop at a stop light accrue? I’m wondering if it makes sense for me, since I drive 66 miles round trip for work every day. A: It totally depends on…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Patti Naparstek, sales associate with RE/MAX Champions, Matawan, has been named a 2014 Five Star Real Estate Agent by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Five Star Real Estate Agents are selected based on nine criteria: customer service, communication, finding the right home, integrity, negotiation, marketing, market knowledge, closing preparation and customer satisfaction. Naparstek has been with…

  • NAIOP New Jersey announces 2014 Commercial Real Estate Award recipients

    27th annual gala set for May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park T he 127th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala will be presented by the New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, on May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Lawrence Russo Jr., founder, Russo Development, will…

  • Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office offers real estate school prelicensing course

    Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office announces the availability of a real estate prelicensing course scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Feb. 24 through April 29, between 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Brick High School, located at 346 Chambers Bridge Road. “By enrolling in a prelicensing course, you’re taking the all-important first step toward earning a real estate…

  • Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2014 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at Stella Marina in Asbury Park. The members welcomed President Robert White and the new MCAR leadership as well as recognized the outgoing directors for their work and dedication to the association. Installed officers for 2014 are President- Robert…

  • Area teams seeking success in girls conference tourney

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent RED BANK CATHOLIC R ed Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls basketball team heads into the Shore Conference Tournament as the seventh seed after losing three of its last four games. The Caseys (15-6) fell to St. John Vianney High School, the top seed in the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT), twice…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Central Jersey Hawks Boys Freshman/U15 Spring AAU Basketball tryouts will take place on Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Holmdel High School, Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel. The team is based in Holmdel. Contact Coach Joe Simuro at 917-922-8641 or [email protected] with any questions.

  • Area wrestling teams chasing wins at District 22 tournament

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent A fter missing out on state titles, Long Branch High School, Ocean Township High School and Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) will look to bounce back this weekend at the District 22 wrestling tournament. Long Branch advanced to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II championship with a 30-18 win over perennial state…

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