Author: Greater Media
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Foods to supplement men’s workouts
Diet and exercise go hand-in-hand for adults looking to reduce their risk for heart disease and cancer. A great workout routine is made even better by a healthy diet, and a healthy diet is even more effective when paired with an active lifestyle.While that’s certainly not revelatory, men and women might be surprised to learn…
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Stomp the Monster assists patients battling cancer
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Stomp the Monster will host its fifth annual Stomp the Monster 5K Run and Festival on June 7 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, 1996 Recreation Drive, off Wyncrest Road. Stomp the Monster is a charitable organization that provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families…
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Critics blast NJ Transit fare increase proposal
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A proposed fare increase and service cuts announced by NJ Transit would strain household budgets and have a negative impact on the environment, according to speakers at a public hearing concerning the proposed changes. “When I learned NJ Transit planned to raise the fare by more than 9 percent,…
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Barkalow 7th-graders produce powerful Sandy documentaries
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The impact of superstorm Sandy served as a lesson in empathy for some Freehold Township seventh-graders. Pupils at the Barkalow Middle School put together short documentaries that focused on several aspects of Sandy. “We focused on the history, physical impact, emotional impact and recovery,” said Ben Carino,…
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Officials ponder public access to splash park during camp
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Access to a new splash park in the Manalapan Recreation Center has become a topic of public debate among members of the Township Committee. The splash park is a water amenity that is under construction at the recreation center, Route 522. It is expected to be available for…
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Marlboro teen masters flute in competition
MARLBORO — Practice made perfect for Jodie Chiou of Marlboro. Jodie, who plays the flute, was one of the winners of the 2015 Bravura Young Artists Concerto Competition when she competed against nearly 50 other young musicians in February. “I played my best that day,” she said. Jodie, 16, a rising junior at Biotechnology High…
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Culinary students tastefully salute veterans at luncheon
Not every young person has an idea of just exactly what veterans of the armed forces have gone through, according to Freehold resident Abe Drucker. “Unless they ask, unless they find out and talk to veterans and find out their experiences, then they don’t really know,” said Drucker, who served in the Army in 1954.…
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Riverfront restaurant slated for Sea Bright post office site
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer An architectural rendering depicts Tommy’s Tavern + Tap, which is set to open Fourth of July weekend overlooking the Shrewsbury River. The property formerly housed the Sea Bright post office, a café, surf shop and hair salon, with apartments on the upper levels and several bungalow-style buildings at the rear…
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Bulletin Board
– Scouts to conduct Surprise Auction Boy Scout Troop No. 36 will hold its Family Surprise Auction June 6 at Old Bridge Knights of Columbus Hall, 61 Pine St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds will be used to purchase new tents and camping equipment for the…
