Author: Greater Media

  • Truck sales surge, hybrids fizzle

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features FORD F-150 Cheaper gas may be helping lure some buyers away from the most fuel-efficient vehicles, but market forces are more likely to blame for this reversal of fortune. With gas prices dropping precipitously in late 2014, sales of full-size pickup trucks continued their upward path, while those of fuel-frugal…

  • DeSarno neighbor honored for heroism

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Main Street resident Edward Gordon was honored at a Borough Council meeting for assisting in the rescue of members of the DeSarno family during an early morning fire that claimed their home in December. Reported at 3:19 a.m. Dec. 29, the fire left six members of the…

  • ‘Art of Don Bloom’ on display at temple

    The East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, is showcasing an exhibition titled “Form and Color: Art of Don Bloom” through March 22 in the synagogue’s new art gallery. A free opening reception is planned for 2-4 p.m. Jan. 25.

  • Curtain set to rise on ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

    Joyce Kilmer School, West Church Street, Milltown, will present its production of “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m. Jan. 22, 23 and 24. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $4 per person and will be available on a first-come basis. For more information, call the school at 732-214-2370.

  • Lions will sponsor Pancake Breakfast

    The Milltown Lions Club will hold a Pancake Breakfast 8-10 a.m. Jan. 24 at Applebee’s, Ryders Lane, Milltown. Proceeds will benefit the visually impaired. The menu will feature pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Donation is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 12 and under.

  • Zielinski steps down as Raiders football coach

    VARSITY REPORT By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent A North Brunswick Township High School hurdler sails over the hurdle during the shuttle hurdles relay at the Middlesex County Relays on Jan. 10 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. MATT DENTON For 12 years, Mark Zielinski led the North Brunswick Township High School football…

  • Jamesburg library offers amnesty in January

    Fines on overdue books at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., will be erased during the month of January with the donation of one can of unexpired food per $1 fine. Collected items will be given to the Deacon’s Food Pantry in Jamesburg.

  • Tickets available for Super Bowl Breakfast

    American Legion Post No. 214 will hold its annual Super Bowl Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon on Feb. 1 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. The menu will include eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, home fries, coffee, tea, juice and cake. The cost is $8 per person for adults and $4 for children…

  • Truck sales surge, hybrids fizzle

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features FORD F-150 Cheaper gas may be helping lure some buyers away from the most fuel-efficient vehicles, but market forces are more likely to blame for this reversal of fortune. W ith gas prices dropping precipitously in late 2014, sales of full-size pickup trucks continued their upward path, while those of…