Author: Greater Media

  • Mild cognitive impairment is not so mild

    By Joel S. Ross M.D. Mind cognitive impairment (MCI) is a very common ailment of older adults (ages 50 and over). What is MCI? Very simply defined, it is a condition where an individual’s memory is impaired greater for what can be expected for their age. When loved ones tell you the forgetfulness is serious…

  • Park System offering seining program

    Discover the fish, crabs and other creatures that live in the bay with the Monmouth County Park System’s free Summer Seining program for children and adults that is running through Aug. 21 at Bayshore Waterfront Park, 719 Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth. Join Park System naturalists as they seine the water and identify aquatic creatures…

  • Genealogy group to focus on African American ancestry

    The African American Genealogy Group, a newly formed organization to help African Americans find their ancestors and complete their family tree, will meet 1-2:30 p.m. July 11 at Calvary Baptist Church, 23 River St., Red Bank. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Charles Lawson at 732-530-1995 or [email protected].

  • Long Branch kicker Mota MVP in South’s Simms Classic win

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Matawan Regional High School’s Justin Ferrara, right, tries to pull down a pass for the South all-stars in the Phil Simms New Jersey North-South High School All-Star Football Classic at Kean University June 29. The South all-stars held on for a 23-21 win thanks to three field goals from Long Branch…

  • Hoadley takes over as head football coach at Mater Dei

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Shannon Hoadley recently retired as a sergeant in the state Department of Corrections after 25 years, and it comes at an opportune time. Hoadley will need the extra time as he recently was appointed head football coach at Mater Dei Prep, where he served as a defensive coordinator since 2008 and…

  • Large field expected for 39th Belmar Five July 11

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The 39th running of the Belmar Five Johnny Cobb Memorial Run will take place July 11. About 3,000 runners are expected to participate, according to Race Director Fred Hinck. The race is once again presented by the Goodwill Hose Fire Company, which uses proceeds to defray its operating costs. The event…

  • NOTES

    The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host an “All-You-Can-Eat Italian Buffet” 6- 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. The buffet is open to the public. The cost is $8 per person and includes meatballs, sausage, chicken Parmesan, linguine with clam sauce, stuffed rigatoni, pasta fagioli, bread, salad, coffee and dessert.…

  • Library to host author of ‘Lucky Us’

    The Elberon Branch Library will host best-selling author, Amy Bloom, at 7 p.m. July 21 at 168 Lincoln Ave., Long Branch. She will present a discussion of her book, “Lucky Us.” A Q-and-A session will follow. Bloom is an American writer and psychotherapist who has been nominated for the National Book Award and National Book…

  • Car shows rev up fun for whole family

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Steve Dillon of Monroe Township cleans his 1935 Graham at the Classic Car Cruise held at The Shoppes of Old Bridge on July 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Car enthusiasts, as well as families and investors, are flocking to car cruise nights throughout New Jersey to take a look at…