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  • Girl’s reading of Holocaust story leads to honor for bat mitzvah

    Lara Zullow MARLBORO — A passion for reading and learning about the history of the Holocaust inspired Lara Zullow, 12, of Marlboro, to dedicate her bat mitzvah to the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) and their story of Bronislaw Firuta, a righteous Gentile from Ostra Mogila, Poland, who sheltered Joseph Bonder and his sister…

  • Old Bridge actor lands role in mob-themed web series

    Paul C. Benjamin also branching out to production side of film industry BY ANGELA SANTORIELLO Staff Writer Paul C. Benjamin OLD BRIDGE — Actor, writer and producer Paul C. Benjamin is busy climbing the ladder of success. Benjamin, who is an Old Bridge resident, recently landed a role in “The Bar Series,” launching his career…

  • Greater Media New Jersey wins at 38th annual Jasper Awards

    Greater Media New Jersey recently took top honors at the 38th annual Jasper Awards. The event took place on Oct. 12 at the Robert Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. The Jasper Awards were established in 1974 to honor excellence in the New Jersey communications industry. This year’s awards received more…

  • Want to have a ball in the fall? Try mini golf

    As seen in TheBeachBeat.com BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Eric Brophy of Wall Township watches as his son Brendan (l) attempts to hit the ball in the hole, while his brother Timmy (c) awaits his turn at the 9th Avenue Pier Mini Golf Course in Belmar. PHOTO BY AMY ROSEN Whether you’re looking for family…

  • Photo

    Logan Policano, 15 months, enjoys his first pumpkin-picking day at Cheesequake Farms on Route 9, Old Bridge, on Oct. 14. Greater Media Newspapers is asking readers to submit photographs of their family members or friends enjoying activities in central New Jersey. Readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. Please provide information including names and…

  • Medical sciences program honored

    The Freehold Regional High School District’s Medical Sciences Learning Center at Freehold High School has received the exemplary program designation, which is the highest honor of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s (NJSBA) 26th annual School Leader Award program. The NJSBA School Leader Award program recognizes creative public school programs that enhance learning, according to…

  • Local haunts

    Guests listen as Allan Savolaine (not pictured) relates stories about some of the graves at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Matawan, on Oct. 20. The two-hour tour included tales of the 1916 Matawan Creek shark attack victims, the Great Matawan fire of 1901, and ghost sightings at Rose Hill. The cemetery tour is one of many…

  • Somerville man faces DWI charge

    MANALAPAN — Charges of driving while intoxicated were lodged against Matthew T. Mokrycki, 21, of Somerville, when Manalapan police officers responded to a location on Route 9 north at 5:19 p.m. Oct. 10 after receiving a report there were two intoxicated men at that location. Following an investigation conducted by Patrolman Phillip Accatatta and Patrolman…

  • Auto dealers on Route 33, Manalapan, are a no-go

    Township committeeman says governing body will not take action on recommendation BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The possibility of automobile dealerships becoming a permitted use on a portion of Route 33 in Manalapan was dealt a blow by the Township Committee on Oct. 17. Several residents of the Knob Hill residential development, Route 33, turned…