Author: Greater Media

  • Creating Hogger Logger has its ups and downs

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Hogger Logger, a family-friendly card game, was created by three college graduates. In the break room of a local summer camp nearly seven years ago, a card game created by two friends quickly became something that hooked anyone who tried it. Today, after three college graduations, two cross-country relocations and…

  • Discounted ride tickets available for carnival

    The annual St. Ambrose Parish Carnival will be held 6-11 p.m. July 21-25 on the grounds of St. Ambrose Church, 83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event will feature nightly rides, food, live bands, DJ music, children’s characters, pony rides, face painting, a photo booth, radio station broadcasts and more. Reverse Order, as seen on…

  • Small changes add up to big savings

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With Americans spending 14 percent of their household budgets on groceries, “couponing” has gained in popularity. More than 660 million coupons were redeemed in the first quarter of 2015. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Saving money never goes out of style. For the wealthy and the not-sowealthy, pennywise practices can go…

  • Student artwork on display at library

    The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway will host an exhibit of artwork created by junior and senior students of Long Branch High School. The exhibit will run through June at the library’s Community Room. Curated by Long Branch High School art teacher, Frank Mainieri, the exhibit features the works of students of…

  • College gets grant to expand lab

    EDISON — Middlesex County College (MCC) received a grant for almost $15,000 from the Assistive Technology Advocacy Center of Disability Rights New Jersey. The grant will allow the college to enhance and expand its own Assistive Technology Lab in Johnson Learning Center on the Edison campus. The Assistive Technology Lab, which is administered by Seham…

  • Closure

    TOP PICK Wendie Malick and Gary Cole New Jersey Repertory Company announces the world premiere of “Closure” by Richard Dresser. Previews begin June 25 and will run through July 19 for a limited engagement. When Jane and Peter’s daughter mysteriously disappears while on spring break, Detective Roy Hadley steps in to save the day. But…

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

    Dan Finn, senior vice president and regional general manager with Greater Media New Jersey, was among the inductees named to the New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA) Hall of Fame for 2015. The induction took place at a special luncheon June 18 during the 68th annual NJBA convention at Caesars in Atlantic City. “We are very…

  • Moreau displays plenty of heart at St. Joe’s

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Brendan Moreau of St. Joseph High School of Metuchen overcame a medical condition and became a strong defender for the Falcons’ lacrosse team. He will continue in the sport at the college level with Rutgers University. Nobody will ever doubt that Brendan Moreau plays lacrosse with a lot of heart, even…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    United Soccer Academy Director Mark Lowden was announced as Pulse Camps director at Rutgers Prep School. Lowden has been working as a youth soccer coach in New Jersey for over 11 years, achieving numerous club accomplishments and coaching awards. Originally from the UK, Lowden is a former professional soccer player and now holds qualifications through…