Author: Greater Media

  • Literacy groups help students turn page toward better life

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Chris Vecere, a volunteer tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County, chats with students during an ESL conversation group at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury on July 15. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Navigating through everyday life involves innumerable small tasks that many take for granted. Signing forms,…

  • Holmdel ready for affordable rental development

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Holmdel Township Committee took the first step in welcoming a development to Palmer Avenue that could go a long way toward satisfying local affordable housing obligations. At a July 14 meeting, the committee members unanimously authorized a resolution of need for a proposed 60-unit affordable housing rental development,…

  • Vans Warped Tour strikes the right chord with fans

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Thousands of music lovers packed the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel for the 2015 Vans Warped Tour on June 19. ADAM C. UZIALKO/STAFF Thousands braved the grueling heat and heavy traffic to see their favorite bands play an all day festival at the PNC Bank Arts Center. The…

  • Strategic plan a priority for new superintendent

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – Joseph Majka was working at a law firm in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001, and the tragic events of that day led him to a new career path — from the courtroom to the classroom. “It really hit me that there is a lot of hate still…

  • Oceanport braces for record Aug. 2 Haskell turnout

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — American Pharoah is coming— and the borough is getting prepared for the arrival of the expected huge crowd that will come watch the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. The borough is working with several stakeholders on the logistics of preparing for an estimated turnout of some 60,000…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Patrons enjoy the festivities at the Carnevale Italiano in North Brunswick on July 15.

  • School board candidacy deadline July 27

    Residents who want to run for a seat on their local school board in the Nov. 3 election must file a nominating petition by 4 p.m. July 27. Interested citizens can find information about the responsibilities of school board membership, qualifications for office, nominating petitions and candidacy timelines on the New Jersey School Boards Association…

  • Allentown Legion looks to stay alive in district tourney

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Pitchers Tom Malik, left, and Anthony Marrone are two of the reasons that Allentown’s American Legion team has advanced in the playoffs. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Allentown’s American Legion baseball team bounced back from an opening loss to Washington Township, 8-5, in the district tournament July 18 to roll past Haddon…

  • Thompson to follow McCarthy as Redbirds field hockey coach

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent It’s tough enough when you have to rebuild the midfield and find a new goalkeeper for a field hockey team like Allentown High School’s team for this fall. But new head coach Dana Thompson, who moved up after seven years as assistant coach, faces another daunting challenge succeeding the legacy left…