• REGION: Book, author has pluck and spunk

    REGION: Book, author has pluck and spunk

    Stafford’s historical fiction hints of introspective biography by Chuck O’Donnell, Special Writer Janet Stafford foists racism, gender inequality, marital strife, the loss of loved ones — not to mention the Battle of Gettysburg — upon the characters in her latest book like so many cannonballs launched across the fields during one of the bloodiest battles…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: December 26

    Robbinsville    Police charged Amber Vandertuyn, 26, of Moorestown, for driving while intoxicated and narcotics possession on Dec. 11.    According to police, a car driven by Ms. Vandertuyn was seen failing to signal a lane change on I-195.    An ensuing search of the car revealed a small amount of heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police said.…

  • Know your lease

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve never leased a car, and am considering doing so. I’d like some information on several matters, including what kind of penalties there are if you go over the agreed-upon mileage when the car is turned in. A: I suggest you do a great deal of homework before you meet…

  • Car buyers are failing their test drives, survey says

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Too many shoppers take too little time behind the wheel before buying a car or truck. Here’s how to get the most out of even a limited test drive. A consumer may take months to winnow down his or her carbuying choices to a reasonably few models, having read reviews,…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Gloria Zastko and Andrew Zastko, coowners of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, announce that Randi Tirado, Realtor-associate, has joined the firm. Tirado holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware. After a successful 12-year career in pharmaceuticals, her sociology degree helped guide her toward her passion for working with people and into the real estate profession.…

  • Orange Key Realty: Changes in the mortgage process

    With big changes coming to the mortgage industry at the beginning of next year, many consumers will evaluate their home-buying plans. Regulations drafted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will change the definition of a qualified mortgage for any loan applications received on and after Jan. 10, and many consumers may find themselves challenged by…

  • Standardbred Fund Series replaces Sire Stakes’ Green Acres Division

    The deadline for registering mares to New Jersey’s new Standardbred Development Fund Series is Jan. 15. Beginning with the foal crop of 2014, the Standardbred Development Fund (SDF) Series will replace the Green Acres Division of the New Jersey Sire Stakes. The first of the new stakes races will be contested in 2016. “The SDF…

  • Quality Chargers team set to contend in Blue Division

    SPOTSWOOD By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Jill Hetzler, coach of the Spotswood High School girls basketball team, is motivated to return to the sidelines this season for a lot of reasons. First, the fourth-year coach is confident the Chargers will be a quality team and contend for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division crown. “I…

  • Shot rejected

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR East Brunswick High School’s Amir Bell blocks a shot from Karl Towns of St. Joseph High School of Metuchen in the first half of a game played on Dec. 20 at East Brunswick. The Bears fell to the Falcons by a 46-44 final score.

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