Author: Greater Media

  • Stop & Serve

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF ERIN WILLIAMS Jared Mariche of North Brunswick, left to right, Arlene Putterman, manager of Community and Public Relations for Stop & Shop and Allison O’Brien, executive director of Garden State Community Kitchen, make strawberry-banana cups to serve during a luncheon event to teach seniors the importance of healthy eating at the Community…

  • Pastor calls for prayer at Plumsted meetings

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Proponents of a public prayer before Township Committee meetings have criticized municipal officials for not advancing the idea. During the Aug. 5 meeting of the governing body, representatives of the Bible Baptist Church of New Egypt decried a lack of public prayer as a major misstep by elected…

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    MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Waiting for a winning number at St. Rose of Lima Bingo, Freehold Borough, Aug. 22.

  • DATEBOOK

     The Farmingdale Board of Education is inviting residents to meet Edith Conroy, the new superintendent and principal at the Farmingdale Public School, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 in the school’s media center, 49 Academy St., Farmingdale. Details: 732- 938-9611.  The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will present “Just Pin It!” at 2…

  • Passing of resolution praised

    The New Jersey State Assembly joined the Senate in passing a state resolution condemning all forms of anti- Semitism in June. The Jewish Caucus of the Monmouth County Democrats commends the Legislature for recognizing and addressing the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism — not only in other parts of the world, but also here in New…

  • Police putting emphasis on Route 539 infractions

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Increased police patrols on Route 539 recently resulted in the issuance of almost 90 summonses from law enforcement agencies who are attempting to make the county road safer for motorists. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, 146 motor vehicle stops were conducted on Aug. 15, which was the first…

  • History and civics must be taught in school

    Educating future generations of American students in American History and Civics is a fundamental requirement for living in the United States. Any person who has run for elected office can attest to the lack of understanding of how county and local level government works or the positions and titles of the elected officials. Currently, the…

  • Employers sought for Sept. job fair

    Monmouth County will again offer employers and jobseekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Fall Job Fair scheduled for Sept. 18 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. “Employers who have immediate job openings are invited to participate in Monmouth County’s Fall Job Fair,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso, liaison to the Monmouth County…

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    MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Waiting for a winning number at St. Rose of Lima Bingo, Freehold Borough, Aug. 22.