Author: Greater Media

  • Assisted living facility to hold info workshop

    Senior care specialists Toby Ehrlich and Randi Rosen will present “Assisted Living 101” at 11:30 a.m. March 15 at the Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset. Anyone starting the process of looking at assisted-living facilities is welcome. A light brunch will be served. Tours of the Stein Residence will be available. To reserve…

  • Rumson chess club achieves fourth-place finish

    RUMSON — The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Chess Club achieved a record-breaking finish at the Shore High School Chess League Championship Tournament. The club placed fourth out of 36 teams in the tournament, which was held Feb. 25 at the Monmouth Mall. Chess Club advisor and math teacher Kevin Pfister said in a press…

  • Police identify, seek suspect in break-in

    Joseph Josko NORTH BRUNSWICK — Township police are seeking a suspect in connection with the burglary of a Society Hill residence on Feb. 25. Police said the suspect gained entry to a single unit in the housing complex by scaling a fence and opening a second floor window. Within hours, detectives identified items that were…

  • Dinner benefits Metlar-Bodine House

    The Fellowship for Metlar House will host its 24th annual dinner auction to benefit the Metlar-Bodine House Museum on March 28 at the Fireside Room, Busch Dining Hall, Rutgers University Busch Campus, 608 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway. Reservations received by March 14 are $80 per person with paid membership. Tickets purchased March 15-25 are $90 per…

  • Sayreville charity sets gala for March 29

    The Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children (BIC) will sponsor its 20th annual Charity Ball noon to 5 p.m. March 29 at the Grand Marquis, Route 9, Old Bridge. The nonprofit organization provides year-round recreation programs for children and adults with special needs. Tickets cost $100 per person and include a cocktail hour followed by…

  • American Legion plans spaghetti dinner

    American Legion A. Leigh Pardun Post 459 will host a spaghetti dinner 4-7 p.m. March 22 at the post, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The cost is $9 for adults or $5 for children ages 5-12, and includes salad, dinner, a beverage and dessert. For advance tickets, call 732-249-4147 or email [email protected].

  • MCAR raises funds and awareness in the fight against hunger

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors recently completed its yearlong initiative to collect nonperishable food and monetary donations for The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The Monmouth County Association of Realtors members donated and collected money at various events throughout the year and presented a check to the Foodbank for $4,663.80. “Fighting hunger in…

  • Fast and Frugal Pickup

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The optional ‘EcoDiesel’ engine in the Ram 1500 affords V8-like power with top fuel economy One of many major success stories in the car business over the last year has been the resurgence of full-size pickups, with the big and burly Ram models from Fiat/Chrysler registering a whopping 24 percent…

  • Brad Benson Hyundai celebrates community with ‘No. 1 Because’ campaign

    Brad Benson Hyundai, the No. 1 Hyundai dealer in New Jersey, has launched a viral video campaign, asking members of the community to showcase their talents explaining what makes them No. 1. The campaign has created buzz by celebrating New Jersey residents and promoting a sense of community. Early submissions include a push-up superstar, wig-raising…