Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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What are five gifts from shade trees?
Yes, we all love looking at stately trees, but have you ever considered them seriously as fellow-life-forms on the planet, in your neighborhood or maybe even in your back or front yard? In his children’s book “The Giving Tree,” Shel Silverstein personified a tree as a selfless, loving being, gladly giving it’s very life for…
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Spartans’ girls capture Monmouth County bowling title
By Warren Rappleyea After finishing third in the qualifying round, Ocean Township High School’s girls bowling team defeated both second-place Howell High School and first-place Freehold Township High School to claim the Monmouth County championship Jan. 30 at Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick. “It was awesome. Every one of the girls contributed; they…
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Seashore Day Camp announces Open House
Seashore Day Camp, the first day camp in New Jersey and one of the first in the USA, will kick off its 90th anniversary summer on Feb. 6 at a Free Day of Fun – Open House from 12-3 p.m. at its 345 Second Avenue Headquarters and 404 Broadway Campuses in Long Branch. Headlining the…
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Council discusses footbridges, precious metals
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer EATONTOWN – Borough Council members are ringing in the new year with a series of discussions, resolutions and ordinances aimed at improving pedestrian access to major roadways and providing better handling of precious metals. At the council’s Jan. 13 meeting, Borough Engineer David Marks provided an update on the…
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State sectional tournament next for Bulldogs’ swimmers
By Matthew Rocco The area was well represented in the Shore Conference championship swimming meets, as the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School boys and Shore Regional High School girls both appeared in the top 10. The Bulldogs entered the Shore Conference meet with a 9-1 record — their only loss coming against Manasquan High School…
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The path to success: a career in real estate
According to Weichert, Realtors, there are three common perks that draw people to pursue a career in real estate: the opportunity for independence, the ability to create their own flexible hours, and the potential to earn unlimited income. With the freedom to operate like an entrepreneur, being a real estate agent is very much like…
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Weichert executives named to 2015/2016 Swanepoel Power 200
Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert, Realtors, and Martin J. Rueter, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., have once again been selected for the Swanepoel POWER 200: The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate in 2015/2016. Weichert and Rueter achieved the No. 12 and No. 56 rankings, respectively, on the overall…
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Weichert affiliates ranked No. 2 traditional real estate franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
For the second year in a row, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. has been ranked the No. 2 traditional real estate franchise and the No. 3 company overall in the Real Estate category by Entrepreneur magazine in its 37th annual 2016 “Franchise 500” list, a ranking of America’s top franchise opportunities. The full list appears…
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Monmouth County SPCA Valentine’s Brunch announced
The Monmouth County SPCA will hold its annual Valentine’s Brunch at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch at 11 a.m. on Feb. 14. This year’s event will honor MCSPCA volunteers Peggy and Jeff Blazewicz. Tickets are $85 per person and include a buffet brunch, one Mimosa or Bloody Mary, a chance and silent auction with …
