Author: Greater Media
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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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Dinner on menu at Italian-American Club
The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will offer its next Tuesday-Night Dinner 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the club, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The homemade dinner will include salad, split pea soup, baked ham, mashed potatoes, buttered baby carrots, dessert, coffee and tea. Cost is $10. For more information, call 732-238- 0310 on the…
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Local steps can address threats to ocean life
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Changes at the local level could avert the dire consequences of activities such as seafloor mining and seismic testing, which damage marine habitats and threaten the survival of oceanic species, according to a new study. “Marine Defaunation: Animal Loss in the Global Ocean,” published on Jan. 16 in the…
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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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Holmdel church aids in rebuilding of shrine in N.Y.
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church is helping to raise funds for the $38 million reconstruction of a house of worship destroyed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York City. The Holmdel church, located on Hillcrest Road, is hoping to contribute toward the rebuilding of Saint Nicholas…
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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,…
