Author: Greater Media
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Flowers on sale for Valentine’s Day
The Motorcycle Club of South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., will hold a flower sale for Valentine’s Day 4- 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 14.
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The evolution of Sayreville’s Main Street
A look back By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Danny’s Sweet Shop Sayreville is a town with historical roots that run as deep as the Raritan River’s clay-filled banks on which the borough stands. Prior to World War II, when it seemed that the typical American town was either wholly urban or entirely rural, Sayreville…
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Educator retires after 49 years in Old Bridge Public Schools
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The Old Bridge Public Schools community congratulated Donna Kibbler, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, on her retirement after 49 years as an educator in Old Bridge. COURTESY OF OLD BRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OLD BRIDGE — After almost five decades as an educator, Donna Kibbler has seen a plan hatched…
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Baron recognized for efforts to aid pediatric cancer research
Bert Baron The Hugs for Brady Foundation has named radio host and humanitarian Bert Baron the 2015 Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year. Baron hosts “Jersey Central,” a weekday morning talk show on Greater Media’s WCTC-AM. “It is obviously a great honor. I am privileged to be a part of the Hugs for…
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Brunswick Women to host dinner party
The Brunswick Women’s Connection will sponsor a Beautiful Interiors DG Dinner Party 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Pierre’s of South Brunswick, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. Guest speaker will be Sandy Levin of Beautiful Interiors Design Group Home Staging and Interior Design. Inspirational speaker Nancy Richard, founder of Warrior Heart Relief, a ministry aiding deployed…
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Vera Hoden
Vera Hoden, 90, of Whiting, passed away on Jan. 18, 2015, at home. Mrs. Hoden was born in Freehold Township, where she resided until moving to Crestwood Village in Whiting. She was a telephone operator and receptionist for New Lisbon State School before her retirement. She was also employed as an operator for the New…
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Nonprofit to offer free health workshops
Healthcare Quality Strategies, a nonprofit organization located at 557 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, has scheduled two free six-week health workshops. “Diabetes Self-Management” is set for 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3. Participants will learn about diabetes and its risks, the role of diet and exercise, techniques to deal with pain…
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Puck control
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Old Bridge High School’s Justin Aronson, right, looks to take control of the puck as Colonia/JFK Memorial’s Luke Bizub tries to get there first. Old Bridge won the Jan. 21 game played at the Old Bridge Sports Arena, 5-0.
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Knights have worked to improve on the mats
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Old Bridge High School wrestling team upped its record to 11-2 thanks to a 36-25 win over Edison High School on Jan. 24 that came down to the last match, when Knights 106-pound freshman Mike Botte pinned his opponent. After hovering around the .500 mark for the past three years,…
