Author: Greater Media

  • Promise of medical advances can be lost with climate change

    YOUR TURN MICHELE S. BYERS GUEST COLUMN Addressing a crowd of more than 350 people gathered in Trenton, Nobel laureate Dr. Eric Chivian asked a question: How many people have had Lyme disease or know someone who had it? Almost every hand shot up. This should not surprise most folks who live in New Jersey.…

  • Aid cuts, health care charges drive county budget increase

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The Middlesex County budget for 2015 will bring a tax increase of about $20 on the county portion of the annual property tax bill. The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted the county’s $430.8 million gross operating budget on March 19. The plan will raise the county tax rate…

  • ON CAMPUS

    The University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, has named the following students to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester: From Howell: Timothy Bonk, Julianne Brennan, Lauren Christie, Shane Figueroa, Kevin Flaherty, Catherine Gamble, Jessica Giuliano, Alaina Johnson, Alyssa Jones, Jaquelyn Lucchesi, Casey O’Brien, Emily Smith, Jessica Volpe and Melody Walkiewicz. From Jackson: Eric Carter,…

  • Central N.J. springs to life

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Emett, 2, and Eden Bonny, 5, of Holmdel, use crayons to prepare eggs for coloring during a March 22 event at Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown. SCOTT FRIEDMAN With spring break approaching, children and teens in central New Jersey can stay busy with activities ranging from roller coasters to theater…

  • Reading friends

    MATT DENTON Isabella Cordaro, 3, practices her reading skills as she tells a story to therapy dog Rosie during an activity at the Jackson Library, Jackson, on March 14.

  • ‘Friday Nite Live’ offers fun and friendship

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Jackie Listwa, center, celebrates Halloween at “Friday Nite Live” with her mother, Mindy; brother, Daniel; and sister, Jessica, dressed in an Elmo costume. JEREMY GROSSMAN/STAFF Some nights, they’ll go to the movies. Other nights, they’ll dance away to a DJ. Whatever the activity may be, one thing’s for sure: The…

  • DATEBOOK

     DeBows United Methodist Church, 509 Monmouth Road (corner of Route 537 and Route 571), Jackson, will host an open mic coffee house at 7 p.m. March 28. Details: 732-928-4475.  The Jackson Library, Jackson, will host the first pre-National Library Week stuffed animal dog show at 6:30 p.m. April 8. Children and families are…

  • Elon Associates offers to eliminate retail space

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — An applicant with longstanding plans to build a residential development in Howell has proposed eliminating the commercial portion of the development. Elon Associates is seeking approval to construct 69 single-family homes and a building with 10 affordable housing units at the corner of Yellowbrook Road and Route…

  • School entry procedures under review in Jackson

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Security procedures at Jackson Memorial High School are under review after a former student improperly gained entrance to the building during school hours. The building was placed in lockdown mode during the time the individual was in the school, according to Jackson Police Lt. Steven Laskiewicz. Laskiewicz said…