Author: Greater Media

  • JCP&L prepared for hurricane

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer UNION BEACH—Taking lessons learned from superstorm Sandy, JCP&L officials said they were prepared prior to the anticipated Hurricane Joaquin. While Joaquin ventured away from New Jersey, about 15,000 JCP&L customers were impacted by the nor’easter that hit the state last Friday night into Saturday, according to company spokesman Ron Morano.…

  • Church to host rummage sale, fair

    The Calico Fair and Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10 at Christ Church Middletown, 90 Kings Highway, Middletown. A Rummage and Book Sale for earlybird shoppers will open 9 a.m. Oct. 9. Rummage items will include new and gently used goods, books, kitchenware and more. The fair will feature live…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Chance to cover Pope was ‘pinnacle of career’

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Howell native Gary Gellman of Gellman Images was in Philadelphia on Sept. 26 covering the arrival of Pope Francis at Philadelphia International Airport and captured the moment (above) when the Pope stopped his motorcade, exited his vehicle and blessed and kissed a 10-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy. PHOTO BY…

  • Library to host movie time for children

    The Main Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Avenue, will be the host movie time at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 for children ages 2-11. Registration is open to the community at www.edisonpubliclibrary.net, or call 732-287-2298.

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    Century 21 Burke Realty, North Brunswick, raffled off a gift basket at North Brunswick’s recent Heritage Day event. The basket winner was North Brunswick resident Tanya Jones (second from right.) Pictured presenting her the basket are agents Roxanne Gandolfo, Kajal Khurana and Kathy Morin.

  • Blood drives coming to Edison, Metuchen

    New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will conduct the following blood drives: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen; and 1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St., Metuchen. To donate blood or for information on organizing a blood drive,…