Author: Greater Media
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Navesink group offers canoeing program
The Navesink Maritime Heritage Heritage Association is accepting registrations for its River Rangers summer canoeing program for children age 10-14. The program will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the Navesink and Swimming rivers and Shadow Lake. Six sessions are available to choose from. For more information or to register, contact Michael…
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SPORT SHORTS
The sixth annual Race to Educate will be held at Howell Middle School South, located at 230 Ramtown-Greenville Road in Howell, on May 16. The 5K race takes place through a beautiful rural section of Howell, passing by horse farms and scenic landscapes. Early registration is $20. Snacks and race bag are included. Print an…
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Roche, Panton earn medals at prestigious Penn Relays
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The lure of the Penn Relays is enduring. It holds a very special place in the hearts of track and field athletes. Freehold Township High School’s Ciara Roche has won national titles with her Patriots 4×800-meter relay teammates, as well as individual state championships. Yet, a fourth-place finish in the…
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RE/MAX ranked No. 12 among global franchises
RE/MAX has been honored as a leading global franchisor. In the 2015 Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchise survey, RE/MAX is ranked No. 12 among such respected franchises as Subway, 7-Eleven, Hilton Hotels and Hertz. “To see the RE/MAX name mentioned along with such great brands is a tribute to our many hard-working affiliates in…
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Lower energy costs — at a price
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features New efficiency standards may result in lower bills, but systems may have a higher up-front cost Homeowners may find themselves feeling hot under the collar over new cold, hard HVAC facts. That’s because increasing energy efficiency standards that go into effect in 2015 likely will result in a higher…
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Metuchen eighth-graders will head to Louisville for National History Bee
METUCHEN — Three eighth-graders at Edgar Middle School showed a penchant for the past when they recently advanced to the finals of the National History Bee. Chloe Jacques, Alanna Redwood and Liam Walker started off by moving through two qualifying rounds at the school. This included a written test that was taken by all students…
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Tricky tray fundraiser to help at-risk children
Local nonprofit Kicks Are For Kids will hold a tricky tray auction May 1-25. Among the prizes are gift certificates from area restaurants and businesses, Somerset Patriots box-seat tickets, a Keurig 2.0 coffee maker, an automobile backup camera system and more. All items are donated and have values ranging from $10 to over $150. Items…
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Township recognizes students for academics, volunteer work
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Continuing in the tradition of honoring students who excel, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services presented proclamations to students during Township Council meetings in April. Tara Jennings is an eighth-grade student at Linwood Middle School. A member of the National Junior Honor Society, Tara is enrolled in honors geometry, honors…
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Bulletin Board
– Local author to speak at library The Middletown Township Public Library will host local author Edward Cartier at 7 p.m. May 7 at 55 New Monmouth Road. Cartier will read selections from his new book, “Then There Was the Time,” which features a collection of outdoor stories and essays. A Q-and-A session and book…
