Author: Greater Media

  • Strategies for staying put in retirement

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features For those planning to age in place in their current home, it’s essential to make sure the home is properly and safely outfitted for their later years The older we get, the more resistant to change we usually become. That’s a big reason why many seniors choose to “age…

  • Picking a ‘greener’ SUV

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN You don’t have to drive a gas-guzzler if you’re looking for a more utilitarian alternative to a family sedan. W hile sport-utility vehicles are not necessarily thought of as being among the most environmentally benign models on a showroom floor, the growing number of smaller and more…

  • Adieu, Cube

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Three friends with Nissan Cubes love them. I’m seriously considering buying one. The guy at my dealership said they’re not going to handle them anymore because of low sales. They had several low-mileage Cubes. My question: would it be wise to buy this car? My concern, of course, is servicing,…

  • Volunteers needed for local snow removal

    Volunteers are needed to assist North Brunswick seniors in the event of snow removal. For more information, contact Jessica Zink at 732-418-2222 or jzink@northbrunswicknj. gov.

  • Sights of the season

    The Heart of New Jersey Chorus in downtown Red Bank MATT DENTON Annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit at Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge SCOTT FRIEDMAN Visiting Santa at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Getting ready for Hanukkah in Tinton Falls MATT DENTON Frosty at the 12th annual holiday lighting celebration in Dayton…

  • Resident hopes to inspire prayer with Eagle project

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Matthew Vollaro MARLBORO — Matthew Vollaro does not consider himself a “ridiculously religious” person, but that does not change the fact that prayer is still an important part of his life. “Some of the most critical parts of high school, and times where I’ve felt challenged the most, I always…

  • Braves’ drive to sectional title topped district football season

    Manalapan High School’s Imamu Mayfield, picking up tough yards against South Brunswick High School during the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group V championship final won by the Braves, blossomed as one of the best backs in the Shore — if not the state — rushing for 1,827 yards and scoring 31 touchdowns. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR…

  • Rebels, Patriots among teams vying for A North hockey title

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold Township High School’s Greg Russo lifts his arm in the air after scoring a goal against Middletown High School North during the Dec. 12 game at the Jersey Shore Arena in Wall Township. Russo, a senior captain, scored twice in the game and has joined the 100-career points club.…

  • Your car is telling you something

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features When a light flashes on a vehicle’s dashboard it usually means there’s a problem. How bad? Read on. I t’s normal to have a car’s instrument panel light up like a Christmas tree for a few seconds every time the ignition is engaged, but if one or more of those…