Author: Greater Media
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JCP&L conducts drill on storm response
Rae Mallin, manager of emergency preparedness for JCP&L, leads a discussion during a storm restoration drill in Red Bank. PHOTO COURTESY OF JCP&L Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) conducted its annual storm restoration drill in Red Bank recently to test the company’s restoration process in the event that severe weather causes widespread power outages…
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Veteran prosecutors promoted to senior litigation counsel
In an effort to recognize and better use the experience and dedication of career prosecutors in the office, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced the promotion of four current assistant prosecutors who will now serve in the newly created position of senior litigation counsel (SLC) within the office. Assistant prosecutors Peter Boser, Thomas…
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‘The Giving Tables’ to benefit Lunch Break
RED BANK — Local designers will participate in the charity event, “The Giving Tables,” 4-8 p.m. June 4 at Town & Country Kitchen and Bath’s showroom at 25 Bridge Ave., Suite 100, Red Bank. Proceeds will benefit Lunch Break, which provides food, clothing and fellowship to community members in need. Attendees can view designers’ table…
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WWE superstar says ‘Yes!’ to meeting fans in Freehold
By JENNIFER AMATO & TAYLOR LIER Staff Writers WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan will hold a meet-and-greet with fans on June 28 at iPlay America in Freehold. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWE Hundreds of wrestling fans will be throwing their arms up in the air for the popular “Yes!” chant when a WWE superstar makes a local…
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Basie Awards honor excellence in high school stage productions
Above: Basie Awards went to Alysa Finnegan for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical” and Sean Molicki for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical,” in Mater Dei Prep’s production of “Curtains.” Below: Nicole Cebulko was nominated for a Basie Award for the title role in Shore Regional High School’s production of “Annie.” RED BANK —…
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New Jersey Renaissance Faire
TOP PICK Jasmine Kyle This spring, “pirates” will invade the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, vying for the services of future hero of England, Francis Drake. A cast of 80 colorful characters will grace the streets and stages of this year’s event, to be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6-7 in Bordentown, rain or shine. Returning…
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Rumson girls regain section title before falling in Group II finals
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Brittany Bruno, left, and Red Bank Catholic High School’s Alexa Bezzone chase after a loose ball during the NJSIAA South Jersey Group II finals May 27 at Rumson. The Bulldogs captured their first state sectional title since 2011, beating their Shore Conference rivals, 14-5. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER…
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Rumson boys find success in state, conference tournaments
RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Following its outstanding run through the NJSIAA South Jersey Group I and overall Group I tournaments, Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School’s stellar boys lacrosse season came to an end May 30 when the Bulldogs fell to Summit High School, 7-0, in the first round of the Tournament of…
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SPORT SHORTS
The sixth race on May 23 at Monmouth Park proved an extra special one for the jockey aptly nicknamed “Jersey” Joe Bravo when he piloted Boss Man to victory, marking the 43-year-old journeyman’s 5,000th trip to the winner’s circle. Bravo joins the elite company of just 30 other riders to achieve this milestone. The Monroe…
