Author: Greater Media

  • Every vote makes a difference in election

    On Tuesday, Nov. 3, we will elect officials who will wield a tremendous amount of power over decisions that affect our everyday lives. This year’s races touch upon almost every part of our state’s government, from the statehouse, to county and municipal bodies, to your local school board. Yet, record low turnout is being predicted.…

  • Spots open for crafters, vendors at PTO event

    The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) PTO will sponsor its Fall Craft and Vendor Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 in the cafeteria at the high school, 200 Schoolhouse Road. Admission is free of charge for shoppers. Refreshments will be available. Interested crafters and vendors should log on to www.mthspto.wix.com/mthspto- 1. For more information on…

  • Crafters sought for Dec. 5 show at church

    The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters of handmade items for its annual Craft Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church, 429 Main St., across from the post office. Rental cost is $25 per table. For more information and to reserve, call the church at 732-251-9277.

  • Donations welcome for Christmas Sale

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library is seeking gently used donations for its Christmas Sale planned for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21 on the lower level of the library, Gatzmer Avenue. For more information, call the library at 732-521-0440.

  • Legal seminars planned at library

    The Old Bridge Public Library will offer two upcoming legal seminars at the library’s Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Guest presenters will be two local attorneys. Adam B. Sklar will offer an informational session on adoption at 7 p.m. Nov. 2. The attorney will be joined by a representative from the Middlesex County…

  • Domestic violence victims continue dire call for help

    The Struggle is real but the solutions are many By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer The power of the Internet recently played a critical part in domestic violence awareness. A surveillance video that exposed an altercation turned physical between a professional football player and his then-fiancee was widely circulated in the media and caught the attention…

  • First-time buyers get a little older

    Today’s first-time homebuyers are renting for longer periods of time before buying more expensive homes than previous generations Forget the idea of the young, newly married couple moving into their first home. Today’s first-time homebuyers are older and more likely to be single than those in recent decades, according to a recent Zillow analysis. The…

  • Vikings, Raiders pick up victories on the gridiron

    VARSITY REPORT By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent South Brunswick High School teammates watch the floor exercise routine during the Greater Middlesex Conference Gymnastics Championships Oct. 24 in the South Brunswick High School gym. SCOTT FRIEDMAN The South Brunswick High School and North Brunswick Township High School football teams chalked up victories Oct. 23. For South Brunswick,…

  • Independent label questioned

    This is in response to the letters written by Eatontown residents in support of the two candidates running as independents for Borough Council. The writers should be aware that these candidates ran as independents because they failed to get the endorsement of both the county and local Democratic Party. Their rejection was not on the…