Author: Greater Media

  • Police look into ‘suspicious’ school fire

    EDISON — A fire that erupted July 17 in the boys’ bathroom at Washington Elementary School started when someone allegedly ignited paper products, according to authorities. Edison firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which started around 9:30 a.m. in the school, at 153 Winthrop Road, a spokesman for the township said. No one was injured. Smoke…

  • Workshop set for July 25 in Metuchen

    A “Preserving Our History” workshop will be held in the Metuchen Old Colonial Cemetery July 25. The workshop is the second phase of Dominique Liantonio’s Girl Scout Silver Award project, involving preservation and some restoration of the Old Colonial Cemetery of Metuchen. Rob Myer, owner of the Gravekeepers of Pennsylvania, will present the workshop. The…

  • Students’ pet project to benefit furry friends at shelter

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — A group of borough students is spending the summer seeking to help shelter animals while gaining valuable academic skills. Rising fifth-graders in Edgar Middle School’s Summer STREAM (science, technology, reading and writing, engineering, art and math) program are planning a Cat/Canine Carnival of their own design to increase…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Freehold Township Little League first baseman Ryan Keegan scoops up a throw before Middletown’s Nico Gonzalez can slide safely back to the base during the Little League District 19 tournament championship game for 9- and 10-year-olds. Middletown defeated Freehold Township, 10-7, on July 14 and 13-7 on July 16 to win…

  • 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,…

  • Wolfe joins school board

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Robyn Wolfe has been appointed to fill an open seat on the Marlboro K- 8 School District Board of Education. The seat opened following the resignation of board member John Dwyer in June. Wolfe was the only resident who applied to fill the vacancy. Wolfe came before the board at…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Middletown native Trevor van Riemsdyk is bringing the most cherished trophy in hockey — the Stanley Cup — home. Van Riemsdyk, a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, will bring the Cup to the Middletown Arts Center July 30 from 2:30-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by to congratulate van Riemsdyk, who starred at Christian…

  • It’s all in the family for the Higley, Kelsey clan

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent Cousins Sean Hrycyk and Kristie Buble have some fun at a reunion of the Higley and Kelsey families. MATT DENTON Bob Higley may have lived in several different homes during his lifetime, but all of them have one thing in common — they are all in Freehold Borough — a…

  • Gov. Christie not serving the state’s interests

    Rather than carrying out his responsibilities to serve the interests of the people of New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has been focused on using the powers of his office over the past few years simply to promote himself as a presidential candidate. The governor’s actions have been carefully orchestrated to please big campaign donors, the…