Author: Greater Media

  • McCormac wins another term

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Long-time Mayor John McCormac cruised to another election night victory and secured another term. McCormac, a Democrat who has served as mayor since 2006, defeated Republican challenger John Vrtaric during the Nov. 3 election. McCormac received 10,064 votes to defeat Vrtaric’s 2,012 votes, according to unofficial results from…

  • Jaguars alive in state tourney as Lions share B South title

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s field hockey team headed into state tournament games this week with its share of victories at 14-2-2, but Jackson Liberty High School (13-7-1) stole some of its thunder finishing as co-champion in the Shore Conference B South Division with Pinelands Regional High School. Jackson Liberty’s season ended…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Demons N Diamonds held off SS Poseidon to win the $25,000 New Jersey Futurity for 3-year-old trotters Oct. 23 at Freehold Raceway. One of two fillies in the field of five in the non-wagering race, Demons N Diamonds (Muscle Hill) was a three-quarter-length winner over the colt SS Poseidon (Muscle Hill), trotting the mile in…

  • Weichert National Convention uncovers real estate magic in Orlando

    Nearly 600 Weichert real estate professionals recently met in Orlando for a three-day national convention, themed “The Magic is YOU!” Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) franchise owners, brokers, managers and sales associates from more than 240 offices across 36 states gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel and Convention Center for a packed schedule…

  • Waverly residents save valuable commuting time via nearby Parkway

    The Waverly at Neptune luxury rental community has become well known for its brand-new apartments, upscale clubhouse amenities and beautiful Jersey Shore location. But for many residents, it is the easy access to the Garden State Parkway that truly makes it an ideal place to call “home.” The proximity to Exit 100 of the Parkway,…

  • Mini-golf event combines fun and fund-raising

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer RED BANK — Each November, local accounting firm The Curchin Group hosts an indoor miniature-golf tournament to bring together sponsors, clients and community members, while raising funds to benefit local nonprofits. As the firm prepares to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the “Curchin Mini Golf Open” Nov. 10, Peter…

  • Why you shouldn’t overdo: the downside of overtraining

    Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, D.P.T., C.S.C.S. We have all heard the phrase “No pain, no gain.”When it comes to the human body, discomfort is acceptable, but pain is not. In fact, there is a threshold of pain tolerance that is unique to each individual. It’s important to understand and respect this limit. When the body…

  • Plan for adult community falls short in use variance vote

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A developer’s request for the use variance he needed in order to advance a plan to construct an adult community on Route 33 fell one vote short of approval. On Oct. 15, Terry Sherman appeared before the Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment to pitch his plan for Kaiser…

  • Artists bring home state honors

    Seven Monmouth County residents came up winners in the 2015 statewide senior citizen art contest coordinated by Mercer County’s Division of Cultural Heritage and Office on Aging. Louis Rivera of Neptune, Yachi Pan of Freehold, Guido Guazzoni of Ocean Township, Carolyn Bartlett of Freehold, Robert Mitchell of Keyport, Stuart Hoberman of Morganville and Joan Watson…