Author: Greater Media
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Message of inclusion at heart of Tyler Clementi Foundation
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A family photo shows James Clementi and his younger brother, Tyler, as children. Right: James Clementi speaks to students at Monmouth University about his brother’s struggle as a gay college student. COURTESY OF JAMES CLEMENTI Students in Monmouth University’s School of Social Work received an intimate look at the hardships…
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RE/MAX named leading global franchise by Entrepreneur magazine
For the second consecutive year, RE/MAX has received the highest global ranking among real estate franchises by Entrepreneur magazine. Appearing in the October edition, Entrepreneur’s annual global rankings of U.S.-based franchises placed RE/MAX highest among real estate brokerage franchises for 2014, and 39th overall. 7-Eleven and Pizza Hut headed up the list. “The Entrepreneur ranking…
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Salkind, Walsh served towns as suburbia was developing
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Two men who were involved in municipal government as their respective communities developed into suburban enclaves died within a month of each other. According to an obituary published in the Nov. 4 edition of the New Jersey Jewish News, Morton Salkind, 82, of Denville, who in the early 1970s served…
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HOTTEST (FOR THE WRONG REASON) CARS
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features They may not attract much attention otherwise, but family sedans and pickups are among the models most favored among thieves While heads will turn whenever a flashy sports car assumes a prime parking position — and one can bet that its owner has fitted his or her coveted ride with…
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Registration open for wrestling program
Registration is open for boys and girls in kindergarten to eighth grade for the South Brunswick Police Athletic League’s 2014- 15 wrestling season. All experience levels and nonresidents are welcome to register by visiting www.sbpalsports.org and following the prompts. Online registration will remain open through Dec. 5. Practices will be held 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays…
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School officials may consider temporary home in Colts Neck
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — A possible “godsend,” as one school board member described it, for two school districts arose at a recent Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education meeting. At the Nov. 11 meeting, board members discussed the possibility of temporarily conducting a full-day kindergarten program in a Colts Neck school…
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Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food & Wine Festival benefits cancer services
Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food and Wine Festival event co-chairs Mary Clark of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River and Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood with Denice Gaffney, vice president, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. More than 300 guests gathered recently to support the Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation…
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Charges pending in pepper spray incident at school
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Pepper spray that was released inside Freehold Township High School by a 14-year-old male student on the morning of Nov. 5 sent one school cafeteria employee to CentraState Medical Center for evaluation. Authorities said 17 additional employees were evaluated on-site in the aftermath of the incident.…
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High school to stage ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Every time a bell rings from Nov. 21-22, an angel will get its wings, courtesy of the Colts Neck High School Drama Club’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The play is about George Bailey, who learns the impact his life has had on others from the quirky yet endearing angel Clarence Odbody. Show times…
