Author: Greater Media

  • Scholarships available to high school students

    New Jersey first lady Mary Pat Christie has announced the third annual Spirit of a Hero Scholarship for students graduating from high school. The $5,000 scholarships come from the Heart of a Hero program for military veterans. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must demonstrate commitment to volunteerism and community contribution; be a New…

  • Need a mentor? Go to camp!

    The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King of Ithaca, went to battle in the Trojan War, he placed his friend, Mentor, in charge of his son and his kingdom.Today, Mentor has become synonymous with someone who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced person.…

  • Gerard-Cerimele

    MILESTONES Ernesto Cerimele & Melissa Gerard Melissa Gerard, daughter of James and Susan Gerard of Howell, became engaged to marry Ernesto Cerimele, son of John and Adele Cerimele of Scotch Plains. Ms. Gerard, who is a graduate of Freehold Township High School, holds a Bachelor of Science in speech pathology and a master’s degree in…

  • Courses to help with job search process

    The Middlesex County Office of Workforce Development will hold four training classes at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Classes include: Feb. 19, resumé trends; Feb. 26, interview preparation; March 5, employer expectations; and March 12, job training and job demand. All classes begin at 10 a.m. This free program is open to…

  • Donation of blankets warms needy

    MARLBORO — When Marlboro resident William Waple heard that the Kiwanis Club of Marlboro was conducting a Blankets of Warmth drive for the homeless, he immediately reached out to help. Waple, who is a longtime volunteer with The Salvation Army, made one phone call to the organization’s offices in Union and in less than one…

  • First responders plan training session

    MANALAPAN — On the evening of Feb. 23, first-responder organizations from Manalapan, neighboring municipalities and Monmouth County will be training together to hone their individual and collective skills in a response to an emergency resulting in a large number of injuries and casualties. The training exercise will take place at the Pine Brook Care Center,…

  • The M Spot

    TOP PICK New Jersey Repertory Company presents the world premiere of “The M Spot” by Michael Tucker, star of TV’s “L.A. Law.” Jerry and Maddie have been married — forever — and are looking for something to recapture the former vitality of their marriage. They’ve been through the mill when it comes to therapists and…

  • Plants for Pollinators kits available

    The Freehold Soil Conservation District will provide free Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom resource kits to several teachers in Middlesex and Monmouth counties in early 2015. The Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom program is designed to help students discover the importance of native pollinators and to study the relationship between plants and pollinators,…

  • Area schools and camps have so much to offer

    Camp Excel Academy College Coaches (ACC), located in Morganville, provides professional college coaching to high school students and their parents. ACC focuses on finding the colleges that meet the student’s academic, career and social requirements. ACC will alleviate the stress, procrastination and concerns over finding the school that will be the best fit.ACC helps organize…