Author: Greater Media

  • Howell Township Council salutes new retirees

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal employees who recently retired were in the spotlight at a recent meeting of the Howell Township Council. “We do this twice a year and we ask these individuals to come and be recognized by the council and the public so people can appreciate them and we…

  • DATEBOOK

     The Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School, 44 N. Main St., New Egypt, will host a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 26 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27. A separate sale of children’s books will take place from noon to 6 p.m. June 25. Proceeds will…

  • Why it’s a good time to buy a high-mileage car

    Low gas prices are making larger and less fuel-efficient models more attractive, which makes it a buyer’s market for some of the industry’s most frugal rides By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has been falling like a rock since last summer, settling just above…

  • Jumping through hoops

    PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON Logan Hooper of East Brunswick, the daughter of Arc of Middlesex’s walk co-chair, Kimberlee Hooper, enjoys the obstacle course at Roosevelt Park in Edison on May 16. More than 200 walkers helped raise more than $15,000 to support the organization for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

  • Symposium set for women, families

    The National Council of Jewish Women – Metro Jersey Section will hold a Women and Families Resource Symposium at 11 a.m. May 31. Sponsored by JFK Medical Center, the event will take place at 70 James St., Edison, across the street from the hospital. Dr. Renee Armour, breast surgeon from JFK Surgical Practice Associates, will…

  • Caseys move on to SCT semifinals

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The Red Bank Catholic High School baseball team beat top-seeded Colts Neck High School, 16-8, to advance to the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals.

  • Blue Devils making another deep postseason baseball run

    Shore Regional High School’s baseball team is on a roll that coach Patrick O’Neill hopes will take his team to a second straight NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I championship. The sixth-seeded Blue Devils (16-6) are coming off a 12-2 win over Bound Brook High School (6-15), the 14th seed, on May 21 in the Central…

  • Chapel yard sale benefits food bank

    The Spotswood Chapel, 73 Devoe Ave., Spotswood, will hold its annual Huge Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Spotswood C.U.P. (Churches United for People) Food Pantry, Main Street. The Chapel will offer free hot dogs and soda 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call…

  • Grants awarded to animal-rescue groups

    SHREWSBURY — The Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals recently awarded over $25,000 to six nonprofit animal-rescue and rehabilitation organizations. Since 2010, the foundation has awarded over $150,000 in financial and in-kind donations of pet supplies and food to nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue and welfare organizations. Recipients of the grants include All Critters Rescue in Spotswood;…