Author: Greater Media
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Monmouth’s Jeffery taking postseason accolades in stride
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University’s Matt Jeffery (5) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Defensive Player of the Year for a second straight season. The Freehold Township High School graduate helped the Hawks win the MAAC title this fall and return to the NCAA Tournament. Jeffery has been nominated for the…
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Long Branch’s Willis sets new single-season rushing record
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Long Branch High School’s Dahmiere Willis needed 250 yards in the final game of the season to set a new Shore Conference single-season rushing record. For most, it would have been an uphill battle. ForWillis, it was just another day on the football field. The standout senior amassed 295 yards on…
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SPORT SHORTS
The Monmouth County Park System is keeping several of its golf courses open for play this winter: Bel-Aire Golf Course in Wall, Charleston Springs North Golf Course in Millstone and Shark River Golf Course in Neptune. Golfers will enjoy discounted winter rates from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28. New this year is a nine-hole rate…
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Spartans boys bowling team is off to another strong start
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Ocean Township High School boys bowling team is off to a 4-1 start and is currently in second place in the Shore Conference’s Class A Central Division. Coach Tom Siciliano’s Spartans are holding their own despite the loss of four starters — including Kenny Ryan and David Enny, who were…
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Voters support $29M schools referendum
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Schools throughout Ocean Township will soon be upgraded after voters approved last week’s referendum by a nearly 2-1 margin. Superintendent of Schools Jim Stefankiewicz said the overwhelming public support during the Dec. 9 special election will allow the district to move forward with the $28.9 million project, which includes upgrades…
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Getting set for season opener
SCOTT FRIEDMAN South Brunswick High School and Bishop George Ahr High School played each other in a preseason scrimmage on Dec. 13 in South Brunswick. Both teams were getting ready for the start of the regular season on Dec. 19.
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Monmouth should follow Middlesex’s lead
I am writing about what Monmouth County is doing to compensate for the recent cuts by the state of New Jersey for women’s health care programs. As a mother and grandmother, I am deeply concerned that information and services are not available to all who need them. Our neighboring county, Middlesex, just passed a ballot…
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Maintenance proposal for Sandy Hook draws fire
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A National Park Service (NPS) proposal to relocate maintenance facilities within Sandy Hook will undergo a second public comment period after drawing early criticism from environmental advocacy groups over migratory birds. With one public comment period completed and another prepared for January, the proposal is far from an inevitable…
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Grants will fund restoration of storm-ravaged historic sites
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Christ Church, Shrewsbury Historic sites in Shrewsbury, Long Branch and Middletown that sustained damage during superstorm Sandy have been awarded grants to fund restoration projects. The sites are among 37 in New Jersey that have been awarded nearly $8 million by the New Jersey Historic Trust. Christ Church on…
