• Greenway Walk set in Holmdel

    HOLMDEL — Ring in the new year with the Friends of Holmdel Open Space (FOHOS) on the annual New Year’s Day Greenway Walk through the Ramanessin section of Holmdel Park and the adjoining Bayonet Farm park. Walkers will meet Jan. 1 at the parking lot on Roberts Road, across from the Holmdel Park Arboretum. If…

  • New Jersey’s birthday bash will kick off in Red Bank

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A crowd, at top, anxiously awaits a screening in the lobby of the Carlton Theater in Red Bank in 1956. The Carlton would eventually become the Count Basie Theatre in 1984. COURTESY OF DORN’S CLASSIC IMAGES From Monmouth Battlefield to Sandy Hook to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank,…

  • Keyport opts out of joint court

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Just 18 months after its inception, the only joint municipal court in Monmouth County now faces an uncertain future. On Dec. 17, following months of debate, the Keyport Borough Council unanimously voted to opt out of the Joint Municipal Court of Hazlet, Keyport and Matawan. If the decision is approved…

  • Bingo players enjoy camaraderie

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Margaret Simonovich of Edison enjoys a round of bingo at Congregation Beth-El, Edison, on Dec. 18. The temple is one of many locations in central New Jersey that attract dozens of players to their bingo nights. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Some people enjoy a cocktail to relax, others choose…

  • 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,…

  • Before the hunt

    By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features Buyers in low-inventory markets need to be pre-qualified and pre-approved for loans to remain competitive Real estate markets across the country are suffering from low inventory, which means there are few homes for sale and competition is fierce. In these markets, real estate experts recommend that buyers be prepared to…

  • When parents become lenders

    Family-financed down payment loans are increasingly common. Follow these guidelines to make the process smoother. With tightening credit markets, low savings rates and stagnant wages, many first-time homebuyers find themselves struggling to amass a down payment. The solution? Parents. Twenty-seven percent of first-time homebuyers received a down payment as a gift from “the good ol’…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Driver Eric Abbatiello and trainer Vincent Fusco Jr. wrapped up meet titles when Freehold Raceway finished up its 2013 season on Dec.14. “I believe this is the third consecutive driving title for me at Freehold,” said Abbatiello. “I appreciate the opportunities given to me by the trainers at Freehold.” Abbatiello held a five-win margin over…

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