Author: Greater Media

  • High school bands march to the top

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Jackson Memorial marching band performs during halftime of the game against Lacey Township held at Jackson Memorial High School on Sept. 18. STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With the crowd settled in and the Monroe Township High School football team set to begin its 2015 season, the Falcons marching band…

  • Church’s new food pantry will aid Howell residents

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Residents of Howell who find themselves in need of food have a new place to turn to for assistance. After nearly a year of work, the Grace Bible Church in neighboring Wall Township has opened the Abundant Grace Pantry. Howell residents will be among the individuals and families who will…

  • University’s gallery features Springsteen images

    Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey. The exhibition features 45 iconic images of the musician, such as this one taken by Pamela Springsteen.Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen:…

  • Howell residents have opportunity to turn in medications

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — With prescription drug use on the rise in the United States, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has created the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative. As part of the initiative, a day is set aside and people are asked to look into their medicine cabinets and to dispose…

  • Farmingdale man pleads guilty

    One individual pleaded guilty and another was sentenced in connection with their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin in Monmouth and Ocean counties, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Jason O’Neal, 42, also known as “Born,” of Farmingdale, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan in Trenton federal court…

  • Bond for treatment plant approved

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A $1.5 million bond that officials said will be reserved for the construction of a water treatment plant and sewer system for downtown New Egypt has been given a final vote of approval by the Township Committee. Mayor Jack Trotta said the funds from the bond will only…

  • Grants help fund museum care in Howell

    HOWELL — The preservation and upkeep of the MacKenzie Museum and Library is an ongoing process. The latest upgrades to the museum consisted of painting and structural improvements that were funded by a grant that was provided by the Monmouth County Historical Commission. James and Jessie MacKenzie acquired the house on Lakewood-Farmingdale Road in 1956…

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     A multi-family community yard sale will take place rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at Jensen’s Deep Run Community Center, Route 537, Cream Ridge.  The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority will be flushing water mains and fire hydrants in Jackson from 2-6 a.m. Monday through Friday beginning Sept.…

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    Duncan, a Cairn terrier, joins the mum shopping fun in a wagon at Kaczor’s Mum Farm, Cream Ridge, on a hot September afternoon. RAY CHISTE