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…

  • Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction

    The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…

  • High school teacher introduces hunger project

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – A local high school art teacher is hoping to have an impact on hunger in Monmouth County through a project aimed at raising awareness and funds for those in need. “The Empty Bowls Project is an international grassroots organization that helps raise awareness and money for world…

  • How you can lower your risk of breast cancer

    Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to lung cancer. One in eight women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research found that 22 percent of women named breast cancer as the disease they fear most.The specter…

  • Breast cancer and the benefits of exercise

    By Joe Stein Maybe you lived a healthy lifestyle, ate moderately, exercised regularly, had mammograms, and read the latest research. Maybe you didn’t. Maybe you had a family history of breast cancer, maybe not.At this point, these things don’t matter.What counts now is you were diagnosed with breast cancer, received successful treatment, and are ready…

  • 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.