Author: Greater Media

  • German exchange students enjoy memorable visit to N.J.

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A group of German exchange students who spent time at North Brunswick Township High School this fall found it to be much as they pictured, with some comparing it to Disney’s “High School Musical.” “Just like in the movies,” said Ellen Jahner, one of the 18 German…

  • How to reign in your water usage

    With cold weather coming, now is the time to think about water-saving measures Want a sure-fire way to save water and money? Reduce the water use outdoors. The average U.S. household uses more water outdoors than most American homes use for showering and washing clothes combined, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some experts…

  • What’s new in water conservation

    By Patricia V. Rivera CTW Features Take a look at the latest water-efficiency home features that are reducing usage and recycling water, saving homeowners money in the process I n some parts of the nation, energy efficiency is taking the back seat to a new concern: water conservation. Also prompted by rising costs similar to…

  • Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food & Wine Festival benefits cancer services

    Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food and Wine Festival event co-chairs Mary Clark of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River and Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood with Denice Gaffney, vice president, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. More than 300 guests gathered recently to support the Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation…

  • Victorian homes and inns to open for tours

    OCEAN GROVE — The Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 22nd annual Holiday House and Inn Tour on Dec. 13 and 14. On Dec. 13, nine Victorian homes and cottages, eight inns, a senior residence, a museum and a tent will be decorated for the holidays and open for tours. A horseand buggy…

  • Brookside Avenue owners seek buyouts from state

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Residents of Brookside Avenue, a neighborhood that has experienced recurrent flooding, have applied for buyouts under the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Blue Acres program. According to Township Manager Andrew Brannen, the township facilitated meetings between owners of properties and state representatives about acquisition of the…

  • Exhibit will feature artist’s wall sculptures

    Artifacts Boutique will host an open house and the art exhibit, “Life Cycles, Phase III, Focus,” noon-6 p.m. Nov. 30 at 1012 Main St., Belmar. Artwork by Jean Johnson will be on display. A meet-and-greet with the artist will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Johnson paints with acrylic and uses nontraditional materials, such…

  • ‘Messiah and More’ concert set for Dec. 7

    The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present the Christmas concert, “Messiah and More,” at 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. The concert will be led by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Brandau and feature Handel’s “Messiah” along with other holiday favorites. Tickets are $30-$45. For more information, call 732-933-9333…

  • Writer says group misrepresents airgun peril

    Clean Ocean Action (COA) is trying to stop off-shore oil exploration by stopping the use of seismic airguns. In addition to research for oil, the same technology (airguns) is a key tool for studying the earth. A current project is for a consortium of academics — led by Rutgers University — to use airguns to…