Author: Greater Media
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Violeta Peters honored for community service
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Ken, left, and Eric Peters pose with their mother, Violeta Peters, recipient of the fifth annual Earl Thomas Teasley Humanitarian Award, on June 1. ADAM UZIALKO/STAFF Violeta Peters stood quietly beside the podium as several speakers recited all the reasons they felt she deserved the fifth annual Earl Thomas…
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MARK ROSMAN/STAFF View of the Brooklyn Bridge, foreground, and the Manhattan Bridge, along the East River from the roof of an apartment building on John Street, New York City, June 7.
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Writer finds presidential candidates lacking
For the past six years, the Obama administration has elevated incompetence even beyond the reach of ridicule. When one disillusioned voter was asked what he thought were President Barack Obama’s three biggest mistakes, he simply replied, “First, his accepting the nomination. Second, taking the oath of office. And third, not resigning.” As for the other…
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GOP slate emerges from primary election
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Township Republican Club members William “Bill” Shea and Thomas G. Mann will face off against Democratic Township Committee incumbents Barbara Ronchetti and James Di- Nardo in the November general election. The June 2 primary election saw three Republican candidates vying for a place on the official party…
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Library offers programs set for tweens, teens
The Middletown Township Public Library has programs and special events for tweens and teens during June at 55 New Monmouth Road. Registration is required for all programs by calling the Youth Services Desk at 732-671-3700, ext. 340, or visiting www.mtpl.org. “Teen Writing Group” meets at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Learn how to improve your…
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Historical society to meet June 15
The Middletown Township Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown. Dan Lieb, an accomplished historical diver, will discuss the 19th-century maritime disaster of the ship, Robert J. Walker, a steamer that served in the U.S. Coast Survey, a predecessor agency of the…
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Transition tips offered for teens with autism
The process of transitioning into adulthood requires a particular timeline for those with autism and other special needs, according to Anne Marie Mazzu, a trusts and estates partner at the law firm of Davison, Eastman & Muñoz. At age 14, a case manager and child study team should discuss the transition. At 16, an individualized…
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Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce experiencing growth
BACK TO BUSINESS The Easter Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) announces that membership continues to grow, with new businesses joining almost daily. EMACC’s most recent additions include ADT Security Services, Somerset; MallHawk Inc., Holmdel; JXT Group, Eatontown; Holiday Inn, Hazlet;World Financial Group, Red Bank; DIVE! Coastal Bar, Sea Bright;AC Plus Affordable Comfort,West Long Branch;…
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Cheer squad to host flea market
The Middlesex County Vo-Tech cheer squad will hold a giant flea market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13 in the school’s parking lot, 112 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. The rain date is June 20. There will be more than 50 vendors, refreshments, face painting and music.
