• Vo-tech systems allow students to pursue passions

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Michael Volker, above, wears a SWAT team vest and ballistic helmet during a class demonstration at the Academy of Law and Public Safety in Long Branch. At right, Ellen Dougherty and Emanuel DeLaCruz practice a DWI traffic stop during class. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Ellen…

  • Long Branch district settles harassment lawsuit

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Joseph Ferraina Long Branch Public School District officials say they are ready to move on, now that a settlement has been reached in a sexual harassment suit filed by a former employee against former Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ferraina and the Board of Education. Superintendent Michael Salvatore confirmed Monday that…

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    Chris Bryan of Eatontown takes advantage of the recent snowstorm by snowboarding down the large hill at Glenwood Cemetery in West Long Branch on the sunny afternoon of Jan. 22. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Making its midsize mark

    The redesigned Cadillac CTS sedan is ready to compete with some of the finest midsize luxury sedans in the world By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Cadillac has — for decades it seems — been striving to recapture its former glory as a premier luxury car brand, albeit with mixed results. However, with last year’s ATS…

  • Q&A

    Plug-in minivan with Sharon Peters Q: Some time ago I heard Nissan would be launching an all-electric minivan. We’ve had Nissans for years, and would like to go this way, but the last time I checked with the dealership they couldn’t say when the minivan would be coming.  A: Probably fairly soon is the best…

  • Opportunity to build custom home is limited at Holly Tree Estates in Jackson

    On the heels of selling two home lots at Oakley Hill in Jackson, sales associate Michael Tarantul announces that only one home lot is available for purchase at Holly Tree Estates. Home builder Greg Monesson has set pricing beginning at $399,900 for one of the models. “The two recent home sales at Oakley Hill prove…

  • James Weichert Jr. named co-president of Weichert, Realtors

    Jim Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, announces that his son, James Weichert Jr., will be joining him as co-president of Weichert, Realtors. In his new role, Weichert Jr. will be responsible for growing the business of Weichert, Realtors, while providing its customers with an exceptional, full-service experience through Weichert’s mortgage, title and insurance…

  • RE/MAX recognized among top franchise opportunities

    Global franchisor RE/MAX, LLC once again holds the top ranked position among real estate brands in the 35th Annual Entrepreneur 2014 Franchise 500. Appearing in the January edition of Entrepreneur magazine, this year’s ranking is the 11th time in 15 years that the Franchise 500 names RE/MAX as the top franchisor in the real estate…

  • CBA to host Golden Gloves competition

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer A night of Golden Gloves boxing action will be hosted by Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), Route 520, Lincroft, on Feb. 15. The first of between 10 and 15 bouts is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The event is being presented by the CBA Alumni Fathers Club. Student admission with…

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