Author: Greater Media

  • Pedestrian struck, injured on East Veterans Highway

    JACKSON — A Point Pleasant man who sustained nonlife-threatening injuries when he was struck by a moving vehicle will face a jaywalking charge, according to police. On the evening of Nov. 8, Jackson officers Robert Reiff and Craig Lindenberg were traveling west on East Veterans Highway near May Boulevard when they saw a small brush…

  • Brothers open new Harvest restaurant

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer FARMINGDALE — Providing fresh, simple and wholesome food to the community is what owners Daniel and Anthony Vrgoc are doing at Harvest restaurant. Harvest, 83 Main St., Farmingdale, opened on Nov. 1. The Vrgoc brothers grew up in Manalapan. Daniel now lives in Point Pleasant, and Anthony resides in…

  • Audubon Society bird walk set for Dec. 6 on Sandy Hook

    The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host a bird walk on Sandy Hook at 10 a.m. Dec. 6. Participants will meet in the old visitor center parking lot. A variety of birds may be seen during this event, including snow buntings, northern harriers, yellow-rumped warblers and long-tailed ducks. “Many species of ducks, which breed in…

  • Church will offer Dec. 6 Cookie Walk

    Trinity Episcopal Church, 18 Ryers Lane, Matawan, off Route 79 between Route 516 and Lloyd Road, will present its annual Cookie Walk 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6. The event will feature homemade cookies, white elephant and vendor tables and Trinity’s Café. For more information, call 732-591-9210.

  • ‘Dueling Pianos,’ dinner on tap at EBJC

    The East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), 511 Ryders Lane, will present an interactive musical show, “Dueling Pianos,” and a Taste of New Orleans Dinner at 7 p.m. Dec. 6. Dinner will feature New Orleans-style hurricanes, beer and wine. There will be a raffle for the use of a Mexican condo; some restrictions will apply. Cost…

  • ‘Steel Magnolias’ auditions scheduled

    The Main Street Theatre Company will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of the comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 and 25 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Roles for six women, ages 20-65, are open. Scripts will be provided. Show dates will be March 13-28.…

  • Donors sought for Knights blood drive

    Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Knights council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, across from the Parlin post office. For more information, call the council home at 732-257-2061.

  • New apps help JCP&L assess storm damage

    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) announced its crews will now use smartphones and mobile computers to more efficiently assess damage to electrical systems and expedite power restoration efforts in the wake of major storm events. JCP&L has two new apps that employees can use: a hazard app and a damage assessment app. The hazard…

  • Breakfast With Santa scheduled at Knights

    St. Thomas Knights of Columbus will host its annual Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.- noon Nov. 30 at the post home, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature a hot breakfast buffet. Guests should bring a camera to take photos with Santa. Tickets cost $10 per family in advance, $15 at the door.…