Author: Greater Media

  • Race, ride and party into 2016

    TOP PICK iPlay America rings in the New Year with a blast during the Fifth annual New Year’s Eve Bash from 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. iPlay America’s New Year’s Eve Party pass includes unlimited rides and attractions, a $10 game card, party favors, spectacular prizes and giveaways throughout the evening, a confetti cannon,…

  • Foundation will continue support for K-8 district

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township Education Foundation raised more than $22,000 at its annual fundraiser held in November. With these funds, the foundation will be able to launch STEAM212, a campaign to transform the media centers in several schools in the Freehold Township K-8 School District, according to a press release. The Freehold Township…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Kathy Lo Bue, managing director at Glen Eagle Advisors, Freehold, will host Walter O’Brien, CPA, from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 13 at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Center, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township. “How to Become Financially, Physically and Spiritually Fit in All Areas of Your Life” is a free and non-sectarian event open to the community.…

  • Academy preps students for public safety careers

    Students in the Freehold Regional High School District’s Law Enforcement and Public Safety Academy (LEPS) at Manalapan High School are striving to serve their community. The four-year program is designed for students who desire to engage in law enforcement activities and learning programs. Principal Adam Angelozzi said, “The academy brings in students in the community…

  • Two more suspects charged in 2011 murder, home invasions

    A female resident of Manalapan and a male resident of Neptune have been charged for their respective roles in three 2011 home invasion robberies, including one home invasion that led to the murder of a Freehold Township resident, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Ranu Sinha, 36, of Manalapan, and Ellis W. Goodson,…

  • Honoring America in the NFL

    PHOTO COURTESY OF MANALAPAN POLICE DEPARTMENT The Manalapan Police Department Honor Guard presented the state and national colors prior the Dec. 13 NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. The honor guard members have opened three NFL games in the past two seasons — two…

  • Classical pianist performs at Music Hour

    Alan Wasserman, sponsored by the Cecilian Music Club, recently presented his Music Hour at Freehold Music Center, Freehold Township. The Music Hour, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, is designed to reach out to community members and enhance their knowledge and enjoyment of music, according to a press release. Wasserman began by performing “Cee Bop,” an…

  • Team Kevin Strive gives youths a helping hand

    Volunteers who share a passion for an active lifestyle regularly dedicate their time to individuals who have a medical disability. The volunteers make up Team Kevin Strive, which was started to raise awareness and to show that people who have a medical disability can still be participants in an active lifestyle. The nonprofit Team Kevin…

  • Helping the community

    KATHY McBAIN/STAFF Lisa Marie Stecker of Greater Media Newspapers’ Advertising Department shows some of the food that was donated during a holiday food drive sponsored by the newspaper group from Dec. 9-21. The food was brought to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Neptune, for distribution throughout the region.