Author: Greater Media

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    PHOTO COURTESY OF MARCH OF DIMES Jenessa Valdez and her daughter, Sofia, of South Amboy, received special recognition at the March of Dimes Award Party last month. They served as the Ambassador Family for the 2015 Middlesex County March for Babies Walk, the premier fundraising event for the March of Dimes.

  • Concert, luau to aid local boy’s treatment

    A Luau Buffet Dinner and AlterEgo Band Concert for Zachary Nemeth, a Helmetta youngster who was born with multiple disabilities, is scheduled for 1 p.m. July 19 at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the event will be held indoors. AlterEgo…

  • Mary Poppins

    TOP PICK Phoenix Productions will be reviving one of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s classics, “Mary Poppins,” at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for two weekends starting July 10. Katherine LeFevre will star as Mary Poppins, with Bob Brown as Mr. Banks, Patricia Delesky as Mrs. Banks, Taylor Carpinello as Jane, and Jack Sweeney…

  • Salvatore A. Amato

    Mr. Salvatore Amato passed away July 1, 2015, at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he had resided in Freehold for the past 18 years. He was a communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, Freehold, and a proud United States Air Force World War II veteran. Mr.…

  • Michael A. Cavallo

    Michael A. Cavallo died July 2, 2015, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 74. Born in Staten Island, he resided in Old Bridge for the past 44 years. Michael was a graduate of New Dorp High School and had a master’s degree from Wagner College. He worked as an accountant for…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) recently celebrated the opening of its new office located in the Medical and Surgical Pavilion, 2 Hospital Plaza, at the medical center’s Old Bridge division. The office includes dedicated space to expand patienteducation programming and a demonstration kitchen where the center’s registered dietitian and…

  • Rugged Manic returns to Raceway Park

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN One of the many obstacles facing competitors during the Rugged Maniac 5K Race at Raceway Park is this fire jump. The event returns to Old Bridge on July 11 and 12.

  • Oceanfest

    Thousands turned out to celebrate Independence Day at the 25th Annual OceanFest held along the oceanfront Promenade in Long Branch. Among the attractions that drew crowds to the family friendly festival were professional sand sculptures, live musical performances, children’s activities and entertainment, an Afro-Caribbean music and dance festival, crafts and delicious foods, all topped off…

  • 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…