• Police in pursuit of the alternate route

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Police recruits line up during a morning training session Oct. 1 at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A fickle economic climate still looms large over many New Jersey municipalities, and when it comes time to hunker down and cut costs, police payroll is often…

  • Cities with the highest car theft rates

    Those living in western states are more prone to have their cars stolen than anywhere else in the U.S. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features You might want to consider beefing up your vehicle security system if you live in California, where eight cities in the Golden State made the annual top 10 “Hot List” of…

  • Q&A

    ‘Active’ head safety with Sharon Peters Q: We’ve been trying out some new cars for the first time in seven years. Many have “active head restraint.” What does that mean? A: There are slightly different approaches, depending on the manufacturer. But essentially, the active head restraint, also sometimes referred to as dynamic head restraint, moves…

  • Coldwell Banker survey finds Americans disagree over how long is too long to live home with parents

    A ccording to a new survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate and leading psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, Americans don’t see eye to eye about the appropriate amount of time for adults to live with parents after college. The survey found that Americans ages 55 and older think it is…

  • RE/MAX launches national social campaign; consumers asked to share ‘my perfect fit’

    I nspired by the RE/MAX national ad campaign For All the Things That Move You, consumers are asked to embrace the art of storytelling by sharing what makes their home the “perfect fit,” with a chance to win weekly prizes and ultimately a $10,000 cash grand prize. This six-week multiplatform campaign encourages consumers to look…

  • Coldwell Banker hosts ‘Fall in Love with the American Dream Open House Event’

    On the weekend of Oct. 19-20, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is hosting a “Fall in Love with the American Dream Open House Event,” encompassing the entire region covered by the real estate company’s 56 offices throughout New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. “This has been an amazing year in real estate, with many buyers setting…

  • Monmouth Park meet closes with attendance, handle up

    With Monmouth Park’s leading rider Paco Lopez up, Flay Mignon wins the $60,000 Jersey Juvenile at Monmouth Park on Oct. 5. Monmouth closed its 2013 meeting on Oct. 6, with attendance and handle all up over 2012’s numbers. BILL DENVER EQUI-PHOTO Monmouth Park Racetrack concluded its 61- day racing season on Oct. 6, sporting across-theboard…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The second annual Step Up For Sarcoma 5K Run/Walk was held Sept. 22 at the Manalapan Recreation Center. Nick Ackerman won the race in a new meet record of 19:06.9 for the 5K Recreation Trail course inside the park. Ryan Degregorio (19:11.5) and Mike Shilling (19:15.6) followed closely in second and third. Deanna McMerky won…

  • Bulldogs remain undefeated by shutting out Buccaneers

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN R umson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s football team remained unbeaten, thanks to a convincing 27-0 victory over Red Bank Regional High School on Oct. 4. The Bulldogs gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about, as Rumson-Fair Haven scored on the fourth play of the game. After kicking off,…

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