Author: Greater Media
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Middletown library offers programs for children
The Middletown Township Public Library has two programs for young children at 55 New Monmouth Road. Registration is required. “Mathstarts” for children ages 2-6 will be at 4 p.m. Jan. 8. “Mother Goose” for infants and toddlers up to 32 months will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 9. For more information, call 732-671- 3700,…
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Swimming at the Ritz
New Jersey Repertory Company presents “Swimming at the Ritz,” based on the life of socialite Pamela Digby Churchill Hayward Harriman, who was appointed the U.S. ambassador to France in 1993 by former President Bill Clinton. The show will have a limited engagement from Jan. 8 to Feb. 1. Harriman was dubbed the ultimate “party girl”…
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Matawan, CBA collect victories at Monmouth County Relays
VARSITY REPORT Middletown South High School sprinter Tatum Evarts runs her leg of the Eagles’ 4×200-meter relay at the Monmouth County Relays Jan. 2 at the Bennett Indoor Complex in Toms River. The Eagles finished 13th. MATT DENTON Matawan and Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) dominated the Monmouth County Relays. CBA captured the boys team title…
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Huskies head into crucial phase of B North schedule this week
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent With two wins in the school’s Christmas basketball tournament, Matawan Regional High School continued to build early momentum as it prepared for a critical stretch. Matawan kicked off the seventh annual Huskies Holiday Classic with a 67-48 win over Staten Island’s CSI/McCown. Manalapan, the eventual tournament champion, edged Matawan in a…
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Huelbig’s slam earns Play of the Week
Junior forward Jason Huelbig’s thundering dunk in the Drew University men’s basketball game against No. 15 Amherst College on Dec. 30 has been selected as the ECAC Division III Basketball Play of the Week. With 12:19 remaining in the game, Huelbig received a pass at the top of the three-point arc. The versatile junior from…
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SPORT SHORTS
Author John McDermott will hold a book signing for his third book, “The Blues,” at the Hazlet Library 1-3 p.m. Jan. 10. McDermott’s book is about oxycontin addiction and recovery. A former basketball star at Raritan High School and Brookdale Community College, his first two books were “A Legend in His Own Mind” and “Dream…
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Mater Dei boys hoping to turn it around soon
MATER DEI By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Mater Dei’s boys basketball team is nearing the crossroads part of its schedule, where it can either regroup back into contention for a spot in tournaments or take on the role of spoiler for the rest of the season. But coach Bob Klatt feels his team after a 1-5…
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Sale of used instruments supports music education
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The sale of gently used instruments this weekend will benefit students and support music education programs at Brookdale Community College. The Rockley Family Foundation instrument sale, which begins Jan. 9, will include pianos, guitars, violins and many other instruments used by Brookdale music students during the academic year. The event…
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Bulletin Board
– ‘Birthday Bash’ helps Hometown Heroes On Jan. 10 the Jersey Shore will celebrate the birthday of the late and legendary Clarence Clemons with the third annual Big Man’s Birthday Bash at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. The event will benefit Hometown Heroes, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The bash will be hosted by actor…
