Author: Greater Media

  • Wrapping presents gets easier with age

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch When our sons were little, I liked to follow them around with an oversized VHS camera on my shoulder and film each and every breathtaking moment. These days, on the rare occasions our Clinch clan is together, we like to sit and watch those old family movies. Our all-but-grown…

  • Hertz-Kaplan

    MILESTONES Ryan and Julie Kaplan Julie Rebecca Hertz, the daughter of Janet and Howard Hertz of Marlboro, was married to Ryan Joshua Kaplan, son of Kathy and Wayne Kaplan of New York City, on June 7, 2014. Rabbi Greg Hersh performed the ceremony. The bride attended Marlboro High School and earned a bachelor of business…

  • Avoiding pitfalls that can derail your diet

    Diet and exercise go hand-in-hand for men and women looking to improve their overall health. While it can be tempting to skip a workout in favor of relaxing on the couch at home, the temptation to cheat on your diet is far more pervasive, as dieters know that a high-calorie treat or second helping is…

  • Explore natural sleep remedies

    Healthy resolutions Sleep is a natural process designed to recharge the body and mind.Although some people find no difficulty in settling down for the night, many others profess to have periodic or chronic sleep problems. But before asking doctors to reach for their prescription pads, men and women struggling to fall asleep at night may…

  • Officers are looking for drunken drivers

    MARLBORO — Law enforcement officers in Marlboro will be cracking down on drunken drivers as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning Dec. 5 and continuing through Jan. 2, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving…

  • Time banking shares community resources

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Two local nonprofits are promoting a new movement that allows people to network for the purpose of sharing talents and resources. The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center and MonmouthCares, West Long Branch, are promoting time banking in hopes of building stronger communities. “Time banking is…

  • Avoiding pitfalls that can derail your diet

    Healthy Resolutions Diet and exercise make great bedfellows for men and women looking to live a healthier lifestyle.A combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise makes it easier for men and women to maintain a healthy weight while lowering their risk of various ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. A heightened awareness of what…

  • Monmouth’s Jeffery taking postseason accolades in stride

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University’s Matt Jeffery (5) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Defensive Player of the Year for a second straight season. The Freehold Township High School graduate helped the Hawks win the MAAC title this fall and return to the NCAA Tournament. Jeffery has been nominated for the…

  • Spartans boys bowling team is off to another strong start

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Ocean Township High School boys bowling team is off to a 4-1 start and is currently in second place in the Shore Conference’s Class A Central Division. Coach Tom Siciliano’s Spartans are holding their own despite the loss of four starters — including Kenny Ryan and David Enny, who were…