Author: Greater Media

  • Reader advice

    Q&A with Sharon Peters This week, I’m passing on some communication from readers who have some observations definitely worth sharing: First, a sharp-eye reader corrects me. He politely told me I’d recently messed up. “I have a comment regarding the Dodge Ram EcoDiesel mentioned in your column,” he wrote. “It is no longer the Dodge…

  • Sale of used instruments supports music education

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The sale of gently used instruments this weekend will benefit students and support music education programs at Brookdale Community College. The Rockley Family Foundation instrument sale, which begins Jan. 9, will include pianos, guitars, violins and many other instruments used by Brookdale music students during the academic year. The event…

  • Elks lodge to host benefit for local 5-year-old

    The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host a Tricky Tray and Dinner 4-8 p.m. Jan. 17 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. Proceeds will benefit Olivia Walters, a 5-yearold girl who is undergoing treatment for serious medical conditions. According to a press release, Olivia was diagnosed with two disorders when she was 3 months…

  • Louis “Lou” Auriemma

    Louis “Lou” Auriemma, 81, of Keyport, passed away Dec. 24, 2014, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Long Branch, he resided most of his life in Keyport. For many years, he was the district chief of the Aberdeen Fire Company No. 1 and a volunteer fireman for over 60 years. He was a member…

  • MCAR to hold Installation of Officers Jan. 28

    The Middlesex County Association of Realtors will hold its annual Installation of Officers and Directors on Jan. 28, noon to 3 p.m. at the Grand Marquis, 1550 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. Comedian Dan Farley will perform. Price is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. All reservations are required to be prepaid and are…

  • John James Falco

    John James Falco of Matawan passed away on Dec. 29, 2014, spending his last days surrounded by family and friends. John was born on Jan. 6, 1927, in the Oak Shades section of Matawan to the late Domenick and Louisa (Eovino) Falco. Before his retirement, John was the president of Bayshore Auto Services in Keyport.…

  • Sale of used instruments supports music education

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The sale of gently used instruments this weekend will benefit students and support music education programs at Brookdale Community College. The Rockley Family Foundation instrument sale, which begins Jan. 9, will include pianos, guitars, violins and many other instruments used by Brookdale music students during the academic year. The event…

  • Bulletin Board

    – ‘Birthday Bash’ helps Hometown Heroes On Jan. 10 the Jersey Shore will celebrate the birthday of the late and legendary Clarence Clemons with the third annual Big Man’s Birthday Bash at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. The event will benefit Hometown Heroes, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The bash will be hosted by actor…

  • Chamber slates Feb. 12 wine-tasting event

    The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) will hold its fifth annual Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tasting Benefit and New Member Drive at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Shore Antique Center, 413 Allen Ave., Allenhurst. Proceeds will benefit the GOTCC and the Community Hope Fund, which helps local families in need. The cost…