Author: Greater Media
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Concert, dinner to aid young boy’s treatment
A Buffet Dinner and Concert for Zachary Nemeth, a Helmetta 8-year-old who was born with multiple disabilities, is scheduled for 1 p.m. May 17 at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Tommy and Friends will perform outside on the patio by the lake. Guests should bring lawn chairs. There will be seating inside.…
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Hitting out of the rough
Ocean Township High School’s Simon Lee hits a shot out of the rough on the fourth hole during the Monmouth County Golf Tournament April 21 at the Charleston Springs Golf Course in Millstone Township. Lee helped the Spartans qualify as a team for the Shore Conference Tournament. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Vendors welcome at band flea market
The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge band parent organization will hold a flea market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2 in the parking lot at Old Bridge High School, Ellen Mc- Dermott Grade 9 Center (EM-GNC), 4209 Route 516. Rain date is May 9. Vendors are sought. Cost is $15 for one space, $25 for two.…
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Colts third in DMR at Penn Relays
Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) Distance Medley Relay (DMR) team rose to the occasion at the Penn Relays. The Colts turned in the fastest time run by a New Jersey high school this year at 10:12.78 in finishing third in the Championship of America High School DMR April 24 at historic Franklin Field on the campus…
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Superhero Kids Race scheduled for May 3
The Run in the Park 5K will begin at 9 a.m. May 3 on Main Street, Highland Park. The Superheroes Kids Race will follow at 10 a.m. Following the races, refreshments will be available and awards will be presented in the finish area. The annual spring street fair will follow the races at 11:30 a.m.
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Pitching and defense keys for Ocean baseball success
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Coming into the season, Ocean Township High School baseball coach Cip Apicelli knew pitching and defense would be his team’s strong suits, and the Spartans have excelled in both areas winning 10 of 13 games while allowing just 21 runs. Ocean Township is coming off a pair of wins April 25.…
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Martial arts facility to collect toiletries
Brunswick Martial Arts & Fitness, 1600 Jersey Ave., North Brunswick, will hold a toiletry drive for the Women Aware women’s shelter through May 5.
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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…
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Owners splurge on pampered pets
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Eleven-year-old Roxy enjoys a pampered life at home in Freehold Township. For some pet owners in central New Jersey, no price is too high when treating their pets to the finest services and amenities. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR For some pet owners, the phrase “man’s best friend” is an understatement.…
