Author: Greater Media
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Ocean Township High School’s Tasheka Henry (24) gets her hand on the ball as she tries to block a shot by Monmouth Regional’s Halena Martin (33) during the Jan. 13 game played in Oakhurst and won by the home Spartans, 41-27.
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JCP&L spent $250 million on upgrades last year
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) completed more than 160 infrastructure projects and other initiatives in 2014 to help enhance service reliability to its 1.1 million customers in northern and central New Jersey. Some of the key projects included the following: Completing a $15 million expansion of a substation in Monmouth County, which included…
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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. New Jersey born and raised, Baron is the host of “Jersey Central,” a weekday morning talk show on Greater Media’s 1450 WCTC-AM. “It’s obviously a great honor. I’m privileged to…
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Ceremony to mark upcoming demolition
Torah Links of Middlesex County invites the community to Raze to Raise, a ceremonial demolition set for Jan. 25 to mark the upcoming demolition of the former McGinnis School, East Brunswick, to make way for the future home of Torah Links. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. with a buffet reception in the auditorium…
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Hidden Pond Court buyers are building a legacy
New Jersey based D&D Developers is preparing to unveil the model in its third and newest subdivision in East Brunswick, known as Hidden Pond Court. This unique location off Dutch Road provides new home buyers with a tranquil retreat, surrounded by approximately thirty acre nature conservation. “We wanted to offer a higher level of luxury…
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Rook Coffee attracts loyal fan base to Red Bank
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Rook employee Jenny O’Connell enthusiastically served customers who came out to celebrate Rook’s new home in Red Bank, its sixth location. PHOTOS BY JEREMY GROSSMAN For its devoted customers, Rook Coffee is more than just a place to buy a cup of joe — it’s an entire culture. “When you…
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Diabetes support group open to women
DiabetesSisters invites residents of Middlesex County to attend an upcoming meeting 7-9 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Avenel-Iselin Medical Group, 400 Gill Lane, Iselin. The forum provides a safe space for women to freely share information, helpful tips and stories of hope while coping with diabetes. To RSVP, contact Anne at 732-887-5229 or Barbara at…
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Health screenings offered to local seniors
The Princeton HealthCare System will offer a memory screening 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 2 consisting of a series of questions and/or tasks designed to test memory, language skills, thinking ability and other intellectual functions. Screenings and review of the results are confidential. To schedule an appointment, call 609-897-8980. A lecture on winter emergencies will be…
