Author: Greater Media

  • Donors needed for area blood drives

    New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help in maintaining an adequate supply of all blood types, especially O negative, the “universal” blood that can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. Current inventory is running below the desired target level for all types. The upcoming blood-drive…

  • School district deals with cases of whooping cough

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township K-8 School District is handling a health situation involving pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. Pertussis is more commonly known as whooping cough. Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder discussed the issue at the Dec. 14 Board of Education meeting. Feder said a letter was sent…

  • Elder-law attorney to speak at meeting

    East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will meet 10:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at East Brunswick Fire District No. 1, Civic Center Station, 310 Rues Lane. Guest speaker Gary B. Garland, certified elder-law attorney, will offer a program titled “Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Living Wills and Trusts.” Refreshments and a general meeting will follow. Guests…

  • Townhouse resident killed during accidental fire

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police have identified the man who died in a townhouse fire on Dec. 11. John Doran, 59, lived at 27 Deerberry Lane with another family member who was not home at the time of the fire, according to a statement prepared by Capt. James Ryan of the South Brunswick Police Department. The…

  • Tickets on sale for Daddy-Daughter gala

    The South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club will sponsor its 11th annual Daddy- Daughter Date Night 7-10 p.m. Feb. 19 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Proceeds from the event will be donated to community activities and humanitarian projects. Dads, uncles, granddads and stepdads may escort their little girl to dinner…

  • Old Bridge native performs in televised Christmas concert

    OLD BRIDGE — Dana Rogers, a native of Old Bridge who is a songwriting major at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, recently performed in the “Christmas at Belmont” concert at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, a performance which was taped live and will air nationally this holiday season on PBS. Two-time Grammy winner Kathy Mattea served…

  • Citizenship Award open to high schoolers

    The Jersey Blue Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is holding its fourth annual Middlesex County Good Citizenship Award contest. All Middlesex County high school sophomores and juniors who are in good academic standing with a C average and above and who exemplify the characteristics of a good citizen of the…

  • Murder mystery event set in the 1980s

    The Education Foundation of South Brunswick will hold a murder mystery fundraiser 7-11 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Double- Tree Hotel, Princeton. Tickets include entertainment and dessert. Advanced sales are $35; tickets are $40 at the door. Guests are encouraged to wear their best outfit from the 1980s.

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Joann Otteau of the Howell office was recognized for her exceptional industry success during the month of November. Otteau led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, for resales. She can be reached in Weichert’s Howell office located…