Author: Greater Media

  • A terrifyingly suspenseful escape

    In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Jack Dwyer takes a job that requires him to move his family to Southeast Asia. On the flight, his daughter asks, “What if we don’t like it here?” Jack replies, “I think we will.” But Jack is not aware of the unrest brewing in this city. It will…

  • Did you know?

    James Garner DR. MACRO getTV will add a block of rarely seen Western series to its lineup starting Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon, with five episodes of the 1971 series, “Nichols,” starring James Garner and Margot Kidder. On Sept. 19, getTV will present five episodes of “Hondo,” starring Ralph Taeger and Michael Pate. On Sept.…

  • Garbage collection moved to Sept. 8

    South Brunswick will not collect trash nor recycling on Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Material will be collected on Sept. 8. Any questions should be directed to 732- 329-4000, ext. 7274.

  • Jersey Blues in search of 3rd straight national championship

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Brianna Penix, middle, from Ocean Township is one of Brookdale Community College’s five returning starters from last year’s women’s national championship soccer team. The Jersey Blues are seeking an unprecedented third straight National Junior College Athletic Association Division III title.

  • Redbirds work to play as a team in rebuilding year

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent In a preseason of uncertainty amid total rebuilding, Allentown High School boys soccer coach Andrew Plunkett finally is getting a read on his team and whether it can be competitive as it has been over the past three seasons. “We’ve got some talent. It’s just a matter of them playing together,”…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    When the 29th season of Drew University women’s soccer begins on Sept. 1, seniors Emma Campbell (Cresskill), Melanie Santos (John F. Kennedy Memorial) and Shannon Slowey (Delaware Valley Regional) will wear the captains’ armbands, announced by head coach Christa Racine.

  • Make the most of your home appraisal

    When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the…

  • The highs and lows of downsizing

    Time to condense the nest? Keep these considerations in mind before moving to a smaller home. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Whether you’re an empty nester, recent retiree, or consolidator who refrains from hoarding too many possessions, moving from your current home to a more compact and lowermaintenance residence can make a lot of…

  • The cheapest and costliest 2015 cars to insure

    Looking to buy a sports coupe or luxury car? Be prepared to dig deep to cover the cost of insurance premiums By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE PLUS Those looking to save money on car insurance should consider buying a family-minded minivan or SUV/crossover, with several Jeep vehicles enjoying among the least…