Author: Greater Media
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Local dogs have their play at ‘Puppy Bowl XI’
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A puppy scores a touchdown during Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which will air on Super Bowl Sunday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET Football fans across the country are going to have a “ruff” time choosing which team to root for on Super Bowl Sunday. The competition, however, has nothing to…
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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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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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Tech and the house hunt
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Increased technology use during the buying process is creating a more confident homebuyer It’s little surprise that home hunters are increasingly turning to their tablets, smartphones and desktops to help them find the ideal property for sale. But the extent to which they rely on these tech tools —…
