Author: Greater Media
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Police, firefighters save man, dogs from burning residence
JACKSON — A resident and three dogs were saved from a burning home when members of the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Township Fire Station 55 (Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1) braved fire and smoke to save their lives. Police said officers Edward Travisano, Anthony Riso and Jody Benecke were among the first…
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Couple celebrates 50th anniversary
MILESTONES Miriam and Walter Whalen Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whalen of Jackson recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Nov. 21, 1964, at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Passaic, and held their reception at Schweisguth’s, Clifton. A renewal of vows conducted by Bishop David O’Donnell took place on Oct. 19 at St.…
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Winery event benefits area autism group
A nonprofit organization that raises awareness about autism received nearly $7,000 after a Food Trucks and Fire Pits festival at Laurita Winery in Plumsted Township attracted hundreds of guests for food, fun and philanthropy. Parents of Autistic Children (POAC), Brick Township, received a check for $6,800 from the New Egypt winery and its owners, Ray…
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Holiday Express to light up hearts in downtown Red Bank
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus ring in the holiday season at last year’s Holiday Express Town Lighting ceremony in Red Bank. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON RED BANK — Santa Claus will make his grand return to Broad Street on Nov. 28 when Red Bank holds its annual lighting ceremony, made…
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U.S. Postal Service seeks new station in West End
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The U.S. Postal Service is looking to replace its closed West End post office with a new storefront station in the same area. Rick Hancock, real estate specialist for the postal service, said during the Nov. 13 City Council workshop meeting that the agency is hoping to…
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SPORT SHORTS
For the second straight season, the College of Mount Saint Vincent women’s soccer program had three players recognized with All-Skyline Conference honors. Sophomore defender Erica Lencsak (Hazlet) has been made a First Team All-League selection, while Erin Dailey (East Windsor) and Megan DeRosa (Cornwall, N.Y.) have earned Second Team All-Conference recognition. The Girls Blackhawks will…
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Last chance to purchase final phase of homes at Pointe at Turnbury
The final phase of homes at The Pointe at Turnbury, the active adult townhome community just minutes from downtown Princeton, has been an overwhelming hit with homebuyers this fall, leaving only a handful of homes remaining. While select floor plans and home sites still remain, many of which are the most desirable locations in the…
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RE/MAX celebrates 20 years of industry-leading education
The industry-leading education platform for RE/MAX Affiliates, now known as RE/MAX University (RU), celebrates 20 years of providing training that can be traced back to the introduction of the RE/MAX Satellite Network (RSN). RSN launched Nov. 1, 1994 and evolved into a learning tool that has been recognized more than 150 times by training industry…
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Metal collages to be featured in art exhibit
Artifacts Boutique will host an open house and the art exhibit, “Life Cycles, Phase III, Focus,” 12-6 p.m. Nov. 30 at 1012 Main St., Belmar. Artwork by Jean Johnson will be on display. A meet-and-greet with the artist will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Johnson paints with acrylic and uses nontraditional materials, such…
