• Helping hands

    The young ladies in Girl Scout Brownie Troop 63 of Jackson collected, wrapped and donated winter hats, scarves and gloves to the Children’s Home Society in Toms River. The accessories will be distributed to needy families in Ocean County as part of the society’s holiday campaign. The girls have been on a “Brownie Quest” where…

  • 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,…

  • Two members resign from zoning board

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Two members of the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment have stepped down from the panel. Stephen Meier, who had been serving as the board’s chairman, and Valeri Morone announced their resignations at the board’s Nov. 25 meeting and to the Howell Township Council at the governing body’s Dec. 10 meeting.…

  • Bingo players enjoy camaraderie

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Margaret Simonovich of Edison enjoys a game of bingo at Congregation Beth-El, Edison. 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 meditation as a…

  • 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…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Sayreville Recreation Wrestling opened its tournament season at Monroe on Dec. 10. Noah Jimenez, Tyler Whitford and Jaggar Agnew were the gold-medal winning wrestlers for Sayreville. Winners of silver medals were Joseph Lepore, Ryan Kurtz, Mark Whitford, Jake Wagner, Darren Figueroa and Trevor Mastorio. Taking bronze were Phillip Bassuk, Dennis Whitford, Marcus Granadeiro and Glen…

  • Knights try to refocus after recent boys bowling losses

    OLD BRIDGE By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s boys bowling team will be looking to get back on track following the holiday break. The Knights fell to Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division foe South Brunswick High School in the season opener, but coach Theresa Fischetti’s team bounced back with victories in four…

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