Author: Greater Media
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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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Ocean Township mayor to retire at year’s end
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — After serving on the governing body for 24 years, Mayor William Larkin said he will retire at the end of this year. Larkin announced his upcoming retirement during the Nov. 6 Township Council meeting. He has served on the Township Council for 24 years. The council members…
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Blue Knights’ annual toy run lifts spirits of pediatric patients
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Members of the New Jersey Chapter of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club participated in an annual toy run to deliver gifts to the Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. The toy run took place Nov. 2 when the Blue Knights and Santa distributed…
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Long Branch selling off excess school properties
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Public School District is nearing the homestretch in a yearlong initiative to sell off excess school buildings. Superintendent of Schools Michael Salvatore said last week that the district has secured a purchaser for the century-old Church Street School building and is currently seeking buyers…
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Sea Bright opts for temporary firehouse
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer A temporary firehouse will be installed on the driveway of the Sea Bright Fire and Rescue headquarters, which was damaged during superstorm Sandy. Members of the Borough Council agreed to pursue the temporary facility at the Ocean Avenue site during their Nov. 13 workshop meeting. Borough Administrator Joseph Verruni recommended…
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Minion memories of Thanksgiving parade
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Debuting as Jerry the Minion from the “Despicable Me” films. I hope everyone is lucky enough to have a perfect moment at some point in his or her life. I’m talking about one of those moments that remain untouched in memory, no matter what happens. My perfect moment lasted only…
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Singers sought for caroling event
Volunteers age 18 and older are needed to help sing Christmas carols at 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch and 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Carolers will spread Christmas cheer to hospital patients and their visitors and staff. The maximum group size is…
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Local comedian Vic DiBitetto prepares for breakout year
ENTERTAINMENT By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Vic DiBitetto I n show business, it’s not “who you know,” but “who knows you.” At least, that seems to be the case for Manalapan resident Vic DiBitetto, who, after 30 years of fighting in the trenches of stand-up comedy, has finally made it big. “It’s a tough, beautiful,…
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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…
