Author: Greater Media

  • Islamic Society celebrates 40 years

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) will celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Muslim American organization was established as a non-profit in 1975 and has been at its present location at Promenade Boulevard and Route 1 south since the early 1980s. Over the last 40 years, members of the ISCJ have distinguished…

  • Award recipient runs, swims and acts her way to success

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Jessica Fritsche received the year-end Scholar Athlete Artist award during the Dec. 7 Township Council meeting. Jessica is a freshman at North Brunswick Township High School. She studies honors English, biology and geometry. She just completed the cross-country season and was awarded a varsity letter. She competed…

  • Tom Hardy delivers a master class

    In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Director Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential) introduces viewers to the Kray twins in his new film, Legend. The identical twin gangsters, Reggie and Ronnie, were two of the most notorious criminals in British history. Their empire rose in London’s East End during the 1960s and they dominated much of…

  • St. Veronica School reaches 50th anniversary milestone

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Sister Cherree Power and pupils at the St. Veronica School, Howell, display the papal blessing the school received from Pope Francis on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. JENNIFER ORTIZ/STAFF HOWELL — Sixth-grader Faith Wittstruck was able to easily express her feelings when asked what she likes about attending St.…

  • Jackson School District tightens security rules

    JACKSON – New protocols describing how parents and guardians are permitted to visit schools were recently introduced by Jackson School District administrators. In November, Superintendent of Schools Stephen Genco sent a letter to parents outlining the changes and calling them a necessary step for security in the district’s 10 schools. “These changes were developed in…

  • Flash drive supports U.S. troops

    Monmouth County’s constitutional officers want to make certain that American military personnel who are serving overseas are not forgotten during the holidays. Clerk Christine Hanlon, Sheriff Shaun Golden, Acting Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni and Surrogate Rosemarie Peters have kicked off a flash and food drive in support of troops stationed overseas, according to a press release.…

  • Dodgeball tournament at YMCA will honor friend

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — Steve Bernhardt and Megan Migioia will host their second annual Nick Vega Memorial Dodgeball Tournament fundraiser on Dec. 20 at the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, in honor of their friend. “Nick passed away in the summer of 2013 after a long battle (with cancer) and…

  • Tax appeals may be costly

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Every year, property owners file tax appeals in droves in the hopes of lowering their assessed value and paying less in property taxes. However, doing so can be an expensive proposition, as many are compelled to hire an attorney and an appraisal company with no guarantee of victory. Patrick De…

  • Holiday Bake Sale set for Dec. 20

    St. James’ Church will sponsor a Holiday Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 20 in the Parish Hall, 300 Broadway, Long Branch. Items include Eggnog cake, Christmas pound cake and holiday pies. Parking is available behind the church. For questions, please call the parish administrator at 732- 222-1411 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and…