Author: Greater Media

  • Hopelawn marks century of volunteer firefighting

    By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor Well over 100 people gathered to celebrate the first 100 years of Hopelawn Engine Co. No. 1 and to honor former Chief Kevin Metz. Metz joined the volunteer department in 2002 through the Boy Scouts of America Explorer Post 8. He served as Hopelawn chief in 2014, when he also…

  • Summer softball teams to accept applications

    The Edison Recreation Department will accept team applications for the summer 2015 softball program through March 16. The league is open to all adults. A men’s league and a women’s league will be formed. The department is also accepting team applications for its new Friday night men’s summer softball program for those over 50. Applications…

  • Menlo Park Mall hosts Easter Bunny

    Menlo Park Mall, 55 Parsonage Road, Edison, is hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities and bunny photo experience in the Nordstrom wing through April 4. Interested participants can reserve a photo time at simon.noerrbunny.com. A pet photo night will take place 7-9 p.m. March 15. For more information, follow Menlo Park Mall on Twitter (@MenloParkMall).

  • New Jerseyans should extend fellowship

    As individuals and members of the Board of the Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought (www.interfaith-MCWRET.org), we deplore the killing of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina — Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha. We grieve for their family and friends. We would like to state publicly…

  • New members join Boys & Girls Clubs board

    The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) announced the Rev. Lyddale Akins, Michael Garrison and Jennifer Collins have joined its board of directors. Akins is pastor of Triumphant Life Church in Asbury Park. According to a press release, he has a deep commitment to the people of Asbury Park, particularly to its youth.…

  • Benefit set for pediatric brain cancer research

    The Salt Creek Grille’s 12th annual Wine and Martini Tasting will take place at 7 p.m. April 16 at 4 Bingham Ave., Rumson. Proceeds will benefit the Kortney Rose Foundation, which supports pediatric brain cancer research. The Kortney Rose Foundation was founded by Kristen Gillette to honor her daughter, Kortney, who died from a rare…

  • Beauty Ball to support those fighting cancer

    The Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care in Red Bank will present its ninth annual Beauty Ball 2015 at 6:30 p.m. March 14, at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Proceeds will be used to provide direct monetary grants and services to families to help offset the costs…

  • 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…