Author: Greater Media

  • Bulletin Board

    – Orchid auction will take place Oct. 11 in Tinton Falls temple The largest orchid auction in the Mid-Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. The auction begins at noon, with doors opening for a preview at 11 a.m. The auction, which is sponsored by…

  • Newspaper week highlights power of the press

    By JIM ZACHARY The power of the press should never be underestimated and must never be abused. This week marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week and the theme — The Power of the Press — points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open…

  • Holiday Express’ clambake a success

    LONG BRANCH — More than 400 people attended the eighth annual Holiday Express Clambake on Sept. 20 at McLoone’s Pier House. An estimated $100,000 were raised to support Holiday Express’ mission to deliver music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need. This year’s event honored Lowy’s Moving Service, a longtime…

  • Teacher retires and goes into research, as a pioneer in brain tumor vaccine trial

    Rita Coakley of Roxbury is a pioneer of many sorts. For example, as a fifth-grade teacher at Lincoln Roosevelt Elementary School, she didn’t always make her students read from books. Instead, she often taught them by telling stories related to the topic to make learning more meaningful. She just retired from teaching — a few…

  • Five unforgettable TV memories

    By Lucie M. Winborne, ReMIND Magazine What makes for great television? As one psychologist put it, viewers “want to root for characters that struggle to make meaning out of a reality that reflects our own reality.” Yet while most of us aren’t likely to experience the situations below, there’s no denying that the spectrum of…

  • Did you know …

    NBC will premiere its new comedy series, “Truth Be Told,” on Friday, Oct. 16, at 8:30 p.m. The show is about two diverse couples – Mitch (Mark-Paul Gosselaar, “Saved by the Bell”) and Tracy (Vanessa Lachey, “Dads”), and Russell (Tone Bell, “Bad Judge”) and Angie (Bresha Webb, “Hung”) – a fearless foursome who are both…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    RE/MAX Dreams in Sayreville announces the addition of agent Melissa Mazzullo. She specializes in residential properties in Middlesex and Monmouth County. She is excited to work for RE/MAX alongside broker/owner Susan Giacchi. To speak with Mazzullo, call 718-666-1387 or 732-903-9145. Visit her website, www.mmazzullo.remax-nj.com.

  • Red Bank Crop Walk will fight hunger locally and globally

    By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — For more than three decades, participants in the 5-mile Red Bank Crop Walk have provided food and donations for local nonprofits and food pantries in Monmouth County. “New Jersey is a very expensive place to live, and many people can be working two or three jobs in…

  • Support group can help children, families

    Rainbows is offering a free support program for children age 5-14 and their families who are grieving from a life-altering crisis due to death, divorce, separation, illness or other painful family transitions. Sessions will be held 6:45-7:45 p.m. Mondays at the Precious Blood Parish Center, 72 Riverdale Ave., Monmouth Beach. The program is open to…