Author: Greater Media
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SPORT SHORTS
The new Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) has announced the Sun National Bank Center will host the fifth week of the Arena Lacrosse League Showcase Tour starting Aug. 17 and finishing with a feature Showcase Game on Aug. 22. Tickets for the Aug. 22 Showcase Game start at $15 and are on sale now online at…
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Improved Patriots earn berth in baseball playoffs
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The prospects for the Freehold Township High School baseball team at the outset of the season were dim. The Patriots had just one returning starter, catcher Joe Silvestrone. Even though he was one of the best in the Shore, he was just one player. Rob Eriksen and Kyle…
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Lecture to address senior estate planning
The South River Mayor’s Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will sponsor a program titled “Elder Care Legal and Financial Planning” at 7 p.m. June 1 at the South River Human Services Building, 55 Reid St. Attorney Amy Smith will discuss estate planning and asset protection for seniors and their family members. Admission is free…
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Hospital nurses recognized for dedication to patients
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) recognized its nurses for their commitment and dedication to patients during National Nurses Week. Monroe resident Ka Ying Lee, who works at the New Brunswick campus, was named the 2015 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Magnet Nurse of the Year. The following awards were also presented at the Nursing…
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Track time
Walkers take a lap around the track during the annual POAC (Parents of Autistic Children) walk-a-thon and resource fair in Monroe on May 17. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Relatives and friends of Melanie Liamero of Monroe take a stroll around the track.
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Chapel yard sale to support food pantry
The Spotswood Chapel, 73 Devoe Ave., Spotswood, will hold its annual Huge Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Spotswood C.U.P. (Churches United for People) Food Pantry, Main Street. The chapel will offer free hot dogs and soda 11 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 732-251- 5517.
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Men’s club to host Spaghetti Dinner
The Saints Peter and Paul Men’s Club will sponsor its annual Spaghetti Dinner 4-7 p.m. May 30 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Soda and water will be offered for purchase at the BYOB event. Tickets, which are available in advance or at the door, cost $12 for adults, $7 for youngsters…
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Church to sponsor May 31 blood drive
Immaculate Conception Church will host its next parish blood drive, conducted by Community Blood Service, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 31 in the campus cafeteria, Immaculata Drive, Spotswood. Donors must be in good health and free of cold symptoms, at least 18 years of age (individuals above age 76 may donate with a letter of permission…
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Monroe adopts final budget under Pucci
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE — The final budget to be adopted under Mayor Richard Pucci’s leadership will keep the municipal tax rate stable. The 2015 municipal budget, unanimously adopted by the Township Council on May 4, includes a tax rate of 44.9 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a…
