Author: Greater Media

  • Sayreville museum pays tribute to 1967’s ‘Distaff Slate’

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Peggy Kerr and the Distaff Slate are sworn in after sweeping borough elections in 1967. The women would later run for re-election without the blessing of the local Democratic Party. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOROUGH HISTORIAN JASON SLESINSKI/SAYREVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Former Sayreville Mayor Mary “Peggy” Kerr and her all-female “Distaff…

  • Mr. Balaji goes to Washington

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Shravan Balaji’s love of politics and international studies began at an early age. As a child, his father gave him trading cards of all the U.S presidents. “Ever since I was a little kid, he taught me about history and politics,” he said. Balaji, a senior at…

  • Wiffle-ball tourney will aid Wobbly Feet

    WiffleMania 7, to benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation, is scheduled for June 20 at Danny P. Ryan Field, 41 N. State Home Road, Monroe. The wiffle-ball tournament will feature more than 250 community members competing on 24 teams in a round-robin format. Other highlights will include the Hooters Homerun Derby, prizes, food vendors, music and…

  • Monday movies continue at library

    The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will resume its Monday Movie Matinees at 1:30 p.m. June 22. Films will be shown every Monday during the summer. Call the library at 732-251-1515 for the names of the featured films. Admission is free of charge.

  • At the beach

    Cool scenes are found in Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach as the summer heats up at the Jersey Shore. Crowds flocked to New Jersey’s beaches last weekend in search of surf, sun and sand. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Memorial ceremony honors local Vietnam War veterans

    The names of 166 Vietnam War veterans, including eight from New Jersey, will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF)’s In Memory Honor Roll for 2015 on June 20 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Local inductees will include Henry Hoffman Jr. of Rumson, who served in the Marine Corps from 1958…

  • Players, sponsors invited to golf outing

    The annual Sayreville Brain Injured Children (BIC) Golf Outing will be held Aug. 10 at Glenwood Country Club, Route 9 and Fairway Lane, Old Bridge. The driving range will open at 8 a.m. Registration and breakfast are planned for 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start is set for 9:30 a.m. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs,…

  • Dining fundraisers to support library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library invites members of the community to dining fundraising events planned for June 19 and July 17 at Ruby Tuesday, Brunswick Square Mall, East Brunswick, and June 24, July 22 and Aug. 26 at Cheeburger, Cheeburger, 33 Route 9 South, Manalapan. Diners may present an event flier — available…

  • Edison Arts Society presents dance showcase

    The Edison Arts Society has announced “Dance Unite,” an opportunity to enjoy dance groups representing global culture. The event will take place June 13 at the Forum Theater in Metuchen. Some of the dance groups scheduled to appear are Alborada Spanish Theater, Beat Club Crew, Belly-Queen, Juan Floores Vogue, Kalandir Dance and Nai-Ni Chen Youth…