Author: Greater Media

  • JCP&L completes circuit upgrades

    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has competed upgrades to 22 major circuits across eight counties, including Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. According to a press release from JCP&L, the upgrades will enhance service reliability to nearly 41,000 customers in Burlington, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean and Warren counties. JCP&L completed upgrades in Aberdeen…

  • Tolchin named library director

    Judith Tolchin, the acting director of the Monmouth County Library System since January 2014, has been appointed the new library director. She received the appointment at the most recent meeting of the Monmouth County Library Commission on Aug. 11 at the Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury. Tolchin, who has been with the library system for 23…

  • Committee plans for Plumsted Sept. 11 memorial

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Municipal officials have appointed a committee that will work to create a memorial to mark the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Officials said expectations are that the memorial will be completed in time to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks next year. Mayor Jack Trotta,…

  • Lions rebound with close win behind strong defensive play

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s Vincent Lee, left, looks for running room during the Jaguars’ Sept. 18 home game against Lacey Township High School. The Jaguars won the game, 41-10. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR JACKSON LIBERTY Bouncing back from a lopsided season opening 41-0 loss to Jackson Memorial High School with a…

  • Fryc steps up to lead the Jaguars boys soccer team

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent JACKSON MEMORIAL Jackson Memorial High School’s boys soccer team comes into its Shore Conference A South Division game Sept. 25 against Brick Memorial High School at 4- 2-1 despite playing without senior sweeper Joe Mamola since he injured his hamstring in the final preseason game. It didn’t give coach Steve Bado…

  • Temple to offer classes for toddlers, preschoolers

    The Early Learning Center of Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, will host Fun with My Grown Up sessions for toddlers ages 30 months and under and a parent or caregiver. Sessions will resume in October. All are welcome to join for a first preschool experience filled with play, crafts and songs. The Early Learning…

  • Brookdale plans campus walkway

    The Brookdale Community College campus in Lincroft will be getting a facelift – courtesy of Monmouth County and the state. The project will overhaul the existing pedestrian thoroughfare into a new path that is intended to enhance the aesthetics of the campus and allow students to more easily take advantage of Brookdale’s outdoor space. The…

  • Defense, timely goals carry Brookdale to 1-goal victories

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Brookdale Community College’s Jordan Robinson, left, tangles with Cumberland County College’s Saul Sanchez as he tries to gain control of the ball during the Sept. 16 soccer match played in Lincroft. The Jersey Blues remained undefeated for the season with a 2-1 victory. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR For the first…

  • Lancers are not resting on last year’s conference title

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The St. John Vianney High School girls volleyball team is leaving no doubt that last season was just the beginning. The Lancers won their first Shore Conference Tournament title and appeared in the NJSIAA Non-Public semifinals in 2014, concluding the year with a record of 23-2-1. This season, they have yet…