Author: Greater Media
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Audiences embrace controversial film at Ocean Township theater
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Moviegoers proudly declared their patriotism as they visited the Middlebrook Galleria Cinema during the week of Christmas to view the controversial Seth Rogen and James Franco comedy, “The Interview.” “How dare you tell Americans what they can and can’t do?” Barnegat resident Susan Ross, who traveled an…
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Library slates January programs
The Middletown Township Public Library is offering programs and events for teens and adults during January at 55 New Monmouth Road. “Social Security Lecture” will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 7. Gary Ronan will discuss the current state of Social Security and what one can do to maximize one’s retirement income while simultaneously protecting…
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Park System hosts first WinterFest
LINCROFT — The Monmouth County Park System will host its inaugural Winter- Fest 1:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Thompson Park in Lincroft. Family-friendly activities will include crafts, wagon rides and a “Frozen”-themed scavenger hunt. Cross-country ski and snowshoe clinics will be available. Visitors can also enjoy live music and decorative lighting, watch ice sculptors and…
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Middletown slates its preschool open house
Parents of incoming 3- and 4-year-old preschoolers are invited to attend Middletown Township Public Schools’ Preschool Open House 6:45-7:45 p.m. Jan. 22 at Harmony Elementary School, 100 Murphy Road, Middletown. This is an adults-only event. Parents can learn about state-approved, research based curriculum; learning centers; developmentally appropriate learning; daily schedules; and program goals to foster…
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Photographer to speak at Audubon meeting
The Monmouth County Audubon Society will meet at 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven. The guest speaker will be photographer Kevin Watson, who will discuss the wildlife and snowy landscapes of northern Japan. The public is welcome, and admission is free. Watson is an avid photographer,…
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Driving to the basket
FRANK GALIPO Middletown High School North’s Dylan Frawley (32) drives past a Woodbridge High School defender on his way to the basket during the Albert E. Martin Tournament at Red Bank Regional High School on Dec. 27. The Lions advanced with a 50-39 victory.
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Wrestling teams open seasons in tournaments
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Matawan Regional High School’s wrestling team is off to a solid start this winter, beating division foe Manasquan High School after finishing in the middle of the pack at its Icebreaker Tournament. The Icebreaker championship title went to Old Bridge High School, which led the way with 258.5 points. Governor Livingston…
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Eagles girls off to strong start, reach WOBM Classic finals
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Middletown High School South’s girls basketball team has not allowed a season-ending knee injury to Jill Falvey squash its bid to continue the success of last season’s team that won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III championship. The Eagles are off to a 5-0 start this year. Falvey, a 6-foot-1 forward…
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Matawan athletes collect wins at Merli Invitational
Matawan Regional High School’s track and field teams kicked off the 2014-15 indoor season with solid results at the Merli Invitational. The season-opening meet at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River was held on Dec. 27. Competing in the Small School Division, Matawan’s boys had three individual winners. On the track, Nate…
