• BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Monmouth County educators have received 10 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants from FirstEnergy Corp. The grants are awarded each year to educators and youth group leaders in communities served by FirstEnergy’s 10 electric operating companies, including Jersey Central Power & Light, and in communities where the company has facilities or does business. STEM…

  • Brookdale cuts staff in face of financial crisis

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Brookdale Community College board of trustees voted 11-1 to approve the president’s proposal for a reduction in force that eliminates 47 positions at the college. The action, which was taken at the board’s Dec. 11 meeting, will eliminate a $5.5 million deficit in the college’s budget, according to…

  • Teacher excited about use of hands-on design kits

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Millstone Township Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Jo- Ann Trifiro was thrilled when she recently received word that she had been awarded a FirstEnergy STEM classroom grant in the amount of $500. “I’ll never forget the day,” she said. “The company wanted to encourage creativity in schools and give teachers…

  • Photo

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A deer blends in with the surrounding brush on an early winter day.

  • Lack of wealth can put people in harm’s way

    Most people have a strong feeling about whether Officer Darren Wilson acted appropriately in shooting and killing Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, the grand jury has made their decision, and we must live with it. In my opinion, the death of Mr. Brown was a tragedy but not…

  • ‘Interfaith’ holidays confusing to children

    After reading the Greater Media Newspapers article “Interfaith Families Embrace Holidays” about interfaith families celebrating Judaism and other religions, I am of the opinion that this has to be extremely confusing to children. If a couple is Jewish and Catholic, and are mixing the two together, they are doing an injustice to the children. These…

  • ‘Birthday Bash’ helps Hometown Heroes

    The Jersey Shore will celebrate the birthday of the late and legendary Clarence Clemons on Jan. 10 with the third annual Big Man’s Birthday Bash at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. The event will benefit Hometown Heroes, a recognized nonprofit organization. The bash will be hosted by actor Vincent Pastore of “The Sopranos.” Featured acts…

  • A look back

    Greater Media Photographer Eric Sucar shares some of his favorite photos from 2014. Manalapan boys soccer teammates celebrate their win against Monroe Township in Central Jersey Group IV on Nov. 13. Adam Fearon and his newly adopted son, Justin, share a hug before a ceremony held during Adoption Day at the Monmouth County Courthouse in…

  • Monmouth County slates improvements at parks

    Monmouth County Park System administrators are working to make improvements to parks throughout the county. At a recent Board of Freeholders meeting, a public hearing was held in regard to the reallocation of funds from the county’s Open Space Trust Fund for capital improvements to the parks. Paul Gleitz, principal park planner for the park…

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