Author: Greater Media

  • News anchors posit foolish premise

    I recently listened to Fox News Channel anchors Bill O’Reilly and Chris Wallace. They were vehemently bashing “income equality” and “taking from the rich to give to the poor.” Their foolish premise was that “education, self-motivation and self-determination were the keys to prosperity.” Let me pass along just two points to these fools. First, by…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Arc of Middlesex County will receive a $4,000 grant from LongHorn Steakhouse in North Brunswick, Piscataway and Woodbridge, and from Olive Garden in Woodbridge as part of the Restaurant Community Grants Program from the Darden Restaurants Foundation. The Arc of Middlesex County is dedicated to promoting equal life opportunities for people who have intellectual…

  • Writing a book is labor of love for Sacred Heart students

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH AMBOY — Sacred Heart Elementary School’s eighth-grade team was awarded an Honorable Mention for their book “A Dog’s Best Friend” in a national contest sponsored by the Scholastic Book Fairs. J.T. Abeleda, Dominic Afriyie, Patrick Deegan, Cameron Marietta and Zachary O’Connor received merit certificates for their efforts. Sacred Heart…

  • Honored

    PHOTO COURTESY OF CONGRESSMAN FRANK PALLONE’S OFFICE Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-6), right, presented Paul Wolfthal of Sayreville with medals for his service on the USS Heritage transport ship for the U.S. Army during World War II in a ceremony at his New Brunswick District Office on June 19. Wolfthal received the Meritorious Unit Commendation,…

  • Participants sought for charity golf event

    The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy will hold its annual Charity Golf Outing July 13 at the Glenwood Country Club, Route 9 south and Fairway Lane, Old Bridge. Lunch and check-in are set for 11 a.m. Shotgun start is planned for noon. A dinner and awards reception will follow. Sponsorship…

  • County’s concert series adds sounds to summer sizzle

    Middlesex County’s Music in the Parks free summer concerts series will kick off in July at four county parks. Shows at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, located on the South Amboy/Sayreville beachfront on O’Leary Boulevard, are set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, attendees will be directed to the South…

  • Scouting achievements help Old Bridge natives advance in military

    OLD BRIDGE — Several former Boy Scouts from Troop 219 have continued to serve their community by joining the military. Richard F. Stone III earned the rank of Eagle Scout in March 2007. His project consisted of landscaping the grounds around the Old Bridge EMS building on Ticetown Road. Stone received a four-year ROTC scholarship,…

  • New Jersey Broadcasters Hall of Fame inducts Greater Media’s Dan Finn

    Dan Finn, center, is congratulated by Greater Media Chairman and CEO Peter Smyth, left, and New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA) Executive Director Paul Rotella for his induction into the NJBA Hall of Fame on June 18. Dan Finn, senior vice president and regional general manager with Greater Media New Jersey, was among the inductees named…

  • Registration open for vacation Bible school

    The Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick, is accepting registration for its 2015 Vacation Bible School/5-Day Club set for 10 a.m.-noon July 13-17. Children ages 5-12 are invited to attend. Parents are welcome to stay during the program. Sessions will include Bible lessons, learning activities, missionary stories, songs, Scripture memorization, recreation, crafts…