Author: Greater Media
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Colts cross-country places 11th at Nike Cross Nationals
Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) cross-country team completed another highly successful season at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore., on Dec. 6. The Colts, who extended their NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) record to 20 during the season, finished 11th at the national championships with a point total of 271. This year’s meet was held…
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SPORT SHORTS
Monmouth Park’s VIP admission and parking pass are now on sale for the 2015 season. Additionally, the track’s 2015 commemorative calendar can be purchased either on site, over the phone or online. The VIP admission and parking pass are valid for Grandstand or Clubhouse admission and parking every live racing day during the upcoming season.…
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Driving with the big boys
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The redesigned GMC Yukon SUV is an XXL ride, but it affords limo-like interior room with exceptional towing and hauling abilities Whether it’s because American motorists have finally gotten accustomed to high gasoline prices or pent up demand stifled by the Great Recession is finally boiling over, sales of large…
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Hanukkahlaser show to light up the night
Temple Emanu-El will present a Hanukkah laser light show from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at 100 James St., Edison. The free evening includes a celebration of Havdalah and a laser light show performed by Ken Fink of Wondergy. A giant menorah lighting will cap off the event. Adults and children of all ages are welcome.…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach launches shore rental property website
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors recently launched a New Jersey Shore rental website, allowing users to search and reserve approximately 2,000 rental properties, all in one place. Users can search by community, street, type of property and preferred dates. In addition to property searches, the website also provides users with important visitor information…
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Church to present ‘Birth of Jesus’ pageant
Christ Episcopal Church of South Amboy will present its pageant, “The Birth of Jesus,” 2-5 p.m. Dec. 13 at Memorial Hall on 210 Main St., South Amboy. Admission is free. Santa is expected to make an appearance, and light refreshments will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots,…
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Christmas trees abound
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Stan Zarzecki loads a Christmas tree onto a customer’s pickup truck at Matawan World of Gardening, Route 516, Old Bridge. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Christmas trees emit a spectrum of cheerful holiday light from several tents as inflatable Santas and snowmen greet passersby from the gravel parking lot of the…
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Police officers are ‘best-educated, best-trained’
YOUR TURN PATRICK COLLIGAN GUEST COLUMN Our nation is reeling from two unfortunate tragedies: the death of Michael Brown and the death of Eric Garner. The reaction to these incidents shows that it will take a long time for our communities to heal, and our profession will be impacted forever by these two events. The…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Gloria Zastko, Realtors met its goals and marketshare for November. Leading the team for sales was Jayakrishnan (Jay) Maniyil, Realtor-Associate and Peter (Pete) Maimone, Realtor-Associate. Maniyil led the team in sales for November. He can be reached at 732-297-0600, ext. 52, or his cell: 732-501-8643, or email: [email protected]. His website is www.zastko.com/jay. “Buyers searching for…
