Author: Greater Media

  • Sports Shorts

    Due to popular demand, the Mansfield University baseball program will host an expanded nine sessions of its Christmas Baseball Clinics this year, including a Mini Camp option for those seeking a more intensified experience. A long-time stocking stuffer tradition, the seven sessions are broken down into age groups of 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18,…

  • Hopeful buyers’ big question: Help?

    Many potential buyers seek help with down payment. But asking for it can be difficult How do you ask a question when no one wants to talk about the subject? Often, it’s quite clumsily, without much effort at sparking an honest exchange. That’s what Dave Hardin, of Hardin Financial Group in Troy, Mich., has observed…

  • Special needs Boy Scout accepting applications

    Boy Scout Troop 926 meets every Monday at St. Martha’s Church, Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant, 7:30-8:30 p.m. On Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. the troop will be accepting applications for differently abled and boys with special needs who want to join Boy Scouts. It is an opportunity to make friends and have fun while learning…

  • Long Branch man charged with killing woman

    LONG BRANCH — A city man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a Long Branch woman, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Christopher “Chato” Aparicio-Reyes, 21, was charged on Dec. 14 with one count of first-degree murder for the death of Jennifer Pizzuto. Pizzuto, 40, was found dead on Dec. 13…

  • Diocese of Metuchen announces observances

    Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will open Holy Door at Metuchen Cathedral and celebrate Mass on Dec. 20. The Diocese has announced 10 Doors of Mercy in the diocese will be open to pilgrims throughout the year. The Diocesan commission was formed to find ways to celebrate the Year of Mercy in the local Church and…

  • Holiday luncheon set for Dec. 31

    Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at noon on Dec. 21 for an annual holiday luncheon. The meeting will be held at The Forge Inn, 1002 Highway 9 North, Woodbridge. Entertainment will be provided by The Elderly Brothers. A trip is being planned to Doolan’s in Spring Lake on Dec. 31 for a New Year’s…

  • Builder looks west, slightly, to construct 181 apartments

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer After a run of proposals along the oceanfront, a developer has come forward with a plan for the west side of Ocean Boulevard in Long Branch. James Monteforte, architect for Ocean Gate Apartments LLC, said the proposal to construct 181 apartment-style units on the corner of Cooper Avenue and Ocean…

  • Between defenders

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Brookdale Community College’s Jordan Little goes up between two Ocean County College defenders during the Dec. 10 game played on Brookdale’s home floor, Collins Arena in Lincroft. The host Jersey Blues held on to beat the Vikings, 71-69.

  • Jaguars’ expectations stay high for wrestling season

    JACKSON MEMORIAL By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent It’s a challenge to find wrestlers at Jackson Memorial High School to replace Brody Graham — who placed third in the state tournament — as well as four-year starters like Fred Terranova, Hunter Reese, Jarret DiGiantomasso, Sean Leahey and Connor Bohringer. Graham, a heavyweight who has embarked on a…