Author: Greater Media

  • Administrators’ contracts approved

    HOWELL —The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has approved employment contracts for three administrators. On June 17, the board approved contracts with the assistant superintendent for pupil services, the assistant superintendent for curriculum and personnel, and the business administrator/ board secretary. The board approved a contract with Patricia Callander, the assistant superintendent for…

  • Troop 18 Scouts prepare to celebrate milestone

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Dave Markunas is working to get the word out about a very special occasion. Markunas is the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 18, chartered by St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold, and he is helping to plan a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the troop’s charter. A reception will be…

  • Freedom Fest State Fair this week in Allentown

    The Freedom Fest State Fair, scheduled July 9-12, is taking place at the Horse Park of New Jersey at 626 Route 524, Allentown. All carnival rides, parking and entertainment are free with a paid admission. Fair hours are 5 p.m. through 10 p.m. July 9, 12 p.m. through 11 p.m. July 10 and 11 and…

  • Editor named host of Broadcast News

    Mark Rosman, a managing editor with Greater Media Newspapers, has been named the new host of Greater Media Broadcast News. The weekly video newscast that may be viewed online at http://www.gmnews.com/ broadcast is comprised of news and features from throughout Greater Media Newspapers’ coverage area in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. Rosman has been employed…

  • Park service in talks on leases for six Fort Hancock buildings

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SANDY HOOK — Negotiations and talks are underway with two potential lessees through the pilot phase of the National Park Service redevelopment of Fort Hancock. However, Gateway National Recreation Area officials are not saying who the potential lessees are. John Warren, external affairs officer for the Gateway National Recreation Area,…

  • Long Branch kicker Mota MVP as South wins Simms Classic

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Two Long Branch seniors officially closed their high school football careers as all-stars. Kicker Vincent Mota and running back Dahmiere Willis were selected to play in the 37th annual Phil Simms North-South High School All-Star Football Classic, which was held at Kean University June 29. Mota earned Offensive Most Valuable Player…

  • Gloria Nilson & Co. ranks as one of N.J.’s top-producing brokerage firms

    Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, headquartered in Red Bank, recently announced its ranking as the No. 2 real estate firm in New Jersey in sales volume according to RISMedia’s 27th Annual Power Broker Report. Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate reported a total sales volume of $1,330,379,418 in 2014, representing 3,225 closed residential transactions.…

  • Weichert’s Ocean office to host blood drive for Central Jersey Blood Bank

    Louis Tordini, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Ocean office, recently announced that they will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the Central Jersey Blood Bank on July 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the community interested in donating blood are invited to attend the event at the Weichert, Realtors’ Ocean office,…

  • Lucy L. Pace

    Lucy L. Pace, 98, went home to the Lord on July 2, 2015. Lucy was born in Red Bank to Felix and Concetta Ziporo, and after her marriage to Joseph F. Pace, resided in Little Silver for over 70 years. She has enjoyed her last four years at Sea Brook Continuing Care, Tinton Falls, especially…