Author: Greater Media

  • Resident says taxes are a business cost

    Myth: Corporations pay taxes. Fact: They collect taxes for the government. Taxes are a business cost and are factored into the price of their goods and services. It is the end user who pays that tax. Accepted premise: 70 percent of our economy is based on consumption. Arguments are being advanced to reduce corporate taxes…

  • FOR THE RECORD

    The total of votes cast in the Old Bridge Township mayoral election on Nov. 3 was 9,140, and a total of 26,122 votes were cast in the Township Council race, according to the Middlesex County Board of Elections.

  • Priest cleared of sexual abuse while serving at St. Mary’s

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH AMBOY — A priest who was accused of sexual abuse of a minor while serving as associate pastor at St. Mary’s in the 1970s has been cleared of all charges. Msgr. Raymond L. Cole, who most recently served at St. Joseph Parish in Millstone within the Diocese of Metuchen,…

  • Christmas story set on church grounds

    The 31st annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented Nov. 27, 28 and 29 and Dec. 4, 5 and 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, on the grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church,…

  • Facendo’s goals spark Patriots to boys sectional soccer title

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer During a summer preseason workout, coach Todd Briggs expressed his belief in Freehold Township High School’s boys’ soccer team. He had a lot of returning seniors from the previous year’s Shore Conference Tournament champions, and he expected their leadership and experience to pay dividends. He also knew that, like all…

  • Seniors to celebrate Christmas Dec. 4

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors group will host its next gathering 1:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. After a short business meeting, the group’s annual Christmas luncheon will be served for members. To reserve, call Mary Bouchard at 732-727-5056 by Nov. 30. Guests are asked to…

  • Incumbents hold onto Red Bank board of ed seats

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK – In a politically charged election, three incumbents retained their seats on the Red Bank School District Board of Education. Carrie Ludwikowski, who drew 873 votes, Ann Roseman, who registered 795 votes, and Frederick J. Stone, who received 630 votes, were re-elected to three-year terms on the board.…

  • ‘Peter Pan’ coming to Red Bank theater

    RED BANK — Phoenix Productions will present its revival of the Broadway musical, “Peter Pan,” beginning Nov. 13 at Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Performances at 8 p.m. will be on Nov. 13 and 20, 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 21 and 3 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22. The musical depicts…

  • Brookdale women seek third straight soccer championship

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer One thing that Brookdale Community College women’s soccer head coach Katie Miller has learned about her team this fall, it’s that the players have each others’ backs. The Jersey Blues have had a target on their backs since the start of the season, as the two-time defending National Junior College…