• School supply drive set at Temple Shalom

    The Sisterhood of Temple Shalom in Aberdeen is currently running its annual school supply collection through Sept. 3 for families in the community who are in need. A basket to receive donations is located at the temple’s lobby at 5 Ayrmont Lane. Donated items must be new school supplies in their original packaging. The temple’s…

  • Port Monmouth flood controls not expected until next spring

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — While some township residents may benefit from a flood-control project set to begin in the coming weeks, many owners of flood-prone homes will have to wait a bit longer for greater protection. The Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) has awarded a contract for repairs to Keansburg’s levee system,…

  • ‘A Night of Playing it Safe’ focuses on cardiac events

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Olympian and New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductee Joetta Clark Diggs speaks at Red Bank Regional (RBR) High School on Aug. 6 during The Matthew J. Morahan III Center presentation entitled “A Night of Playing it Safe.” Memories of Riyadh’na Farrow and Albert E. Martin Jr. — two students who…

  • Report cites need to track tax-exempt properties

    By KEITH HEUMILLER & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers While nonprofit organizations such as churches, charities and schools may provide substantial benefits to area communities, their tax-exempt status often presents a complicated set of challenges for municipal officials. According to a recent report by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller, lax management of tax-exempt…

  • Is New Jersey climbing out?

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer New Jersey is slowly breaking away from the doldrums of the economic recession, but it will likely take several years and a chain of smart decisions before the state can tout a full recovery, according to financial experts. The preliminary unemployment rate in New Jersey hit 8.7 percent in June,…

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    Angel Cabrera (l) of Keyport and Maria Garcia of Hazlet, two of the founders of the Keyport Spanish American Club, celebrate with a dance during the 15th annual Spanish American Festival of Keyport held on Aug. 10. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Local Chevrolet dealer scores a goal through successful youth soccer program

    I n the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood is supporting Jackson Soccer Club through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer Program. This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the 2013 youth soccer season. Chevrolet Youth Soccer is a grassroots initiative that establishes a positive…

  • FUNDAMENTAL FORESTER

    The redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester crossover SUV is roomy, comfortable and a solid overall performer. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Compact crossover SUVs are rampant these days, with every mainstream automaker and many luxury brands including at least one example of the genre in their vehicular portfolios. While the Subaru Forester is not the biggest…

  • The new renter economy

    Renters plan to stay put for longer, buy homes later Rising rents used to push renters into homeownership, but not anymore. In this post-housing crisis economy, renting is now a long-term venture. The national homeownership rate has dipped to 65 percent, the lowest level since 1995. Today, renting is not just for the young urbanite.…

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