Author: Greater Media

  • Three new members join Boys & Girls Club 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.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    E. Thomas Allen Jr. has been appointed senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Columbia Bank. Allen replaces Alex Grinewicz, who is retiring following a 41-year banking career. Allen joined Columbia Bank in 1994 as a financial planning and analysis manager, and later served as treasurer; vice president and treasurer; and senior vice…

  • Chamber holds awards, installation luncheon

    The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) held its annual Awards and Installation Luncheon on Jan. 15 at the English Manor in Wanamassa to celebrate service to the community on many levels. This year’s honorees included Monmouth Medical Center, Township of Ocean Councilman William Garofalo, The Coaster newspaper, CVS Pharmacy and GOTCC incoming President…

  • Scoring chance

    MATT DENTON Middletown High School North’s Khristian Acosta moves the puck in front of the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School net during the Jan. 23 game played at Middletown Ice World. Middletown North went on to win the game, 12-3.

  • Local dogs have their play at ‘Puppy Bowl XI’

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A puppy scores a touchdown during Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which will air on Super Bowl Sunday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET Football fans across the country are going to have a “ruff” time choosing which team to root for on Super Bowl Sunday. The competition, however, has nothing to…

  • Municipal court returns to Keyport on Jan. 28

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer UPDATE: This article has been changed to reflect that court will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. three times a month, and that the third Thursday of each month court will be held at 5 pm. The Keyport Borough Council introduced an ordinance re-establishing the municipal court following…

  • County study will guide future of Oceanic Bridge

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Monmouth County will receive $600,000 in federal funding for a study of the rehabilitation of the Oceanic Bridge, which connects Rumson and the Locust section of Middletown. FILE PHOTO Monmouth County will receive $600,000 in federal funding to conduct a study of the Oceanic Bridge and determine its future…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jenna Garrison prepares mousse layer cakes at Carlo’s Bakery in Red Bank on Jan. 23.

  • Club thanks supporters of Gift Trees Project

    Santa’s sleigh was overflowing when it arrived at the Belford office of the Visiting Nurses Association of Central Jersey, thanks to the generosity of those who participated in the 15th annual Holiday Gift Trees Project conducted by the Woman’s Club of Middletown. A sincere “thank you” is extended by the club members to all who…