Author: Greater Media

  • Cars that can go the distance

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Here are the true road warriors — cars and trucks that can run for 600 miles or more without having to stop for a fill-up While it’s true there are any number of capable cars and SUVs on the market that can easily accommodate the family for a leisurely highway…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Pumpkins of all sizes were ready to be picked at the Red Wagon farm market, Route 33, Manalapan on Oct. 22. The pumpkins are set for their big day, Halloween, on Oct. 31.

  • Allentown Fall Festival

    PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON Tessa Katz, left, and Asia Garrison, both 11, paint pumpkins during the Allentown Fall Festival on Main Street, Allentown, Oct. 10. Below, the Odessa Klezmer Band featuring Ed Goldberg on accordion, Steve Kaplan on woodwinds and Joe Golding on drums performs near the Old Mill during the Allentown Fall Festival.

  • Color-a-Thon deemed a hit

    Climatologists need not be alarmed. It wasn’t exactly a rainbow, but there was a cloud of color in the air at the Millstone Township Middle School on Oct. 18 as more than 300 participants got involved at the first Color-a-Thon at the middle school. Christina Baldino, the event’s chairwoman, said she was moved that so…

  • Garden club to meet

    ALLENTOWN — Gardens, like clothing, can always look a little better with some accessories — garden bling. Bruce Crawford, director of Rutgers Gardens and adjunct professor of landscape architecture at Rutgers, will give his thoughts about accessories and how they can be incorporated into a home garden. The program will take place at the 7…

  • Dorfman, Grbelja, Dothard seeking 2 seats in Millstone

    Election 2015 By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Two three-year terms on the Township Committee in Millstone Township will be on the Election Day ballot on Nov. 3. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Republican incumbents Gary Dorfman and Nancy Grbelja are seeking re-election. Democrat Ray Dothard is seeking his first…

  • Nov. 13 performance will benefit late teacher’s family

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Millstone Performing Arts Center, Dawson Court, will host a benefit performance featuring ventriloquist, musician and comedian Taylor Mason at 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Ticket prices range from $15 to $25 and may be purchased online at the website www.millstoneperformingarts.com. Mason’s performance will benefit the family of the late…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Fall foliage takes on many hues.

  • Essay contest seeks entries from pupils

    The Charles Lafitte Foundation Kid’s Corner is hosting a National Bullying Prevention Month essay contest. Pupils in grades three through 12 are invited to participate in the contest. To enter, students must read a book listed under their corresponding grade level and write an essay sharing their own experiences that answers the following question: How…