Author: Greater Media

  • A Night of Music and Comedy

    TOP PICK Vinnie Medugno & Charlie Poveromo Legends Promotions presents a night of music and comedy, featuring “Americas Funniest Ventriloquist” John Pizzi, on July 18 at 8 p.m. at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Middletown. Pizzi, a Manalapan resident, brings his unique brand of comedy, magic and ventriloquism to audiences at comedy clubs,…

  • White House chefs to cook at JFS event

    Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County will present its Evening with the White House Chefs 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Former White House chefs will demonstrate their skills, prepare White House recipes, answer questions and share stories and mementos collected during their service to former presidents.…

  • Looking to pass

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Sayreville War Memorial High School’s Jasmine Van Note, right, is defended by Margaret Kretz of Immaculata High School as she looks for a teammate to pass to during a Middlesex County College Girls High School Summer Basketball League game in Edison. The Bombers won handily, 40-17.

  • Summer success a good sign for Knights’ future

    OLD BRIDGE By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent With its 16U entry winning the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League regular season title, the future continues to look bright for Old Bridge High School’s baseball program. This spring, the varsity Knights won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship. The 16U team, comprised of players who will…

  • Boston Red Rocks, Takter big N.J. Sire Stakes race winners

    The pacer Boston Red Rocks remained unbeaten as 2-year-olds in six divisions of the New Jersey Sire Stakes were in the spotlight at the Meadowlands July 10. A pair of Jimmy Takter trained and driven trotters reached the winner’s circle in another highlight of the stakes event. Boston Red Rocks was tested a bit early…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Cheesequake Baseball will hold registration for the 2015 fall season. Mail-in registration is available at leaguelineup.com/cqba. Registration is due by Aug. 1 for players ages 4-10 as of April 30, 2016. Eight students from the Force One Competition Team, which trains at Fastkix Taekwondo in Spotswood, traveled with their instructor and head team coach, Master…

  • PSEG to discuss station switching project

    PSEG will hold a public workshop regarding its North Brunswick Switching Station Project 7-9 p.m. on July 23 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road. The project will improve the electric system reliability for residents and businesses on Route 130 in the vicinity of Victory Avenue. There will be no formal presentation, so…

  • Bulletin Board

    – 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…

  • Residents can enter Home Arts competition

    Residents from around the area are invited to enter the Middlesex County Fair Home Arts competition. There are 16 divisions, including vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods, canning, quilts, needlework, knitting, crocheting, handwork, sewing, crafts, woodworking, art, photography and the new seasonal/holiday decorations category. Pre-register or bring the items to the fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Rd., East…