Author: Greater Media
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237th Battle of Monmouth Re-enactment
TOP PICK Travel back in time to the Battle of Monmouth. The re-enactment battle will be fought June 20-21 to commemorate the June 28, 1778, battle. Hundreds of troops encamp at the park and recreate scenarios of the battle over the weekend. There are also numerous presentations, lectures and tours of the camps. Two armies…
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Leininger wins 22nd annual Sheehan Classic in Red Bank
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Mark Leininger crosses the finish line of the George Sheehan Classic 5K Race in Red Bank June 13. Leininger, who starred at Colts Neck High School and American University, posted a winning time of 15:09.5, an average of 4:53 per mile. FRANK GALIPO Mark Leininger was in a hurry running…
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Caseys’ girls lacrosse season included deep postseason runs
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls lacrosse team turned in a superb 19-4 season while making its way to the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals and the NJSIAA South Jersey Group II finals. The Caseys will lose several talented players to graduation, but the best may be yet to come for…
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Crossing the finish line
FRANK GALIPO Marisa Cummings of Spring Lake and the New York Athletic Club was a runaway winner of the women’s race at the annual George Sheehan Classic 5K Race in Red Bank on June 13. More than 1,300 runners completed the race.
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Local youths support mission of Alex’s Lemonade Stand
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Local families and students raised funds to support research into childhood cancers as part of the national campaign spearheaded by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping find cures for children diagnosed with cancer. During the three-day event, volunteers from across the country host lemonade stands to…
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Music festivals slated at the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation will present a series of family friendly music festivals this summer. All are free and will be held rain or shine. The first festival will kick off noon to 8 p.m. June 20 at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant Borough with live performances by talented jazz and blues…
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Choosing an assisted living community
What you should know about … Assisted living residents enjoy mimosas in the garden at Reformed Church Home. When considering an assisted living community for a family member or friend, it is vital that you spend considerable time researching the services available at several facilities to make an informed decision. It is worth the time…
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Determining if you need cataract surgery
What you should know about … Dr. Robert Scharfman of Atlantic Medical Eye Care What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is normally a clear, transparent structure that is located just behind your pupil. Every eye has a lens, just like every camera has a lens. The lens of the eye focuses incoming…
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Vikings look to improve during summer league play
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent South Brunswick High School third baseman Kevin Kessler applies a late tag to Middlesex High School’s Nick DiNizio during the June 9 Greater Middlesex Conference All-Star game played at Community Park in North Brunswick. The Red/Gold Division all-stars defeated Blue/White, 2-1. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Several members of South Brunswick High School’s varsity…
