Author: Greater Media
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Brookdale women seek third straight title
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer One thing that Brookdale Community College women’s soccer head coach Katie Miller has learned about her team this fall, it’s that the players have each others’ backs. The Jersey Blues have had a target on their backs since the start of the season, as the two-time defending National Junior College…
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Weichert of Ocean collecting items for Cinderella’s Closet
David Wood, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Ocean Township office, announced that his office will be joining forces with Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County to collect new and gently used formal wear. Now through Feb. 15, the community is encouraged to drop off new and gently used dresses and tuxedos, as well as accessories including dressy…
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Weichert, Realtors and the N.Y. Jets join forces to spread holiday joy this season
The Weichert Family of Companies recently announced the start of the 37th Annual Weichert Toy Drive. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at Weichert sales offices through Dec. 11. The toys will be delivered throughout the holidays to local charities that assist financially and physically disadvantaged children. Additionally, employees…
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Mini-Made in Monmouth will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33 West, Manalapan. The event will feature local makers of a variety of products. There is no charge for this event which is being sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, the…
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LeGrand brings inspirational story to Allentown High School
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Eric LeGrand in his playing days at Rutgers University. LeGrand was left paralyzed from the neck down as the result of an injury he sustained during a football game in 2010. RUTGERS ATHLETICS I n October 2010, Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand collided with Army’s Malcolm Brown during the…
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Doctor calls for support of Tobacco 21 bill
According to the American Heart Association, smoking is responsible for killing more than 480,000 Americans annually — including 11,800 New Jerseyans — making it the No. 1 cause of death. It is no secret smoking results in heart disease, stroke, cancers and many other devastating health issues. Yet smoking remains a crisis in the Garden…
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Chef brings culinary talent to iPlay America restaurant
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A champion chef has taken over the kitchen at iPlay America, Schanck Road. Joe Raiola, the 2010 winner of the Food Network series “Chopped,” has been transforming the menu at the indoor amusement park’s restaurant, Game Time Bar and Grill, since he took over 19 months ago. “We brought in ‘Chopped’ champion…
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Salkin’s Jewel Case announces closing after 40 years in Freehold Township
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A family business that has operated for 40 years will be closing its doors. David Salkin, who owns Salkin’s Jewel Case in the South Freehold Shopping Center, Route 9, with his brother, Eric, has announced that a “Going Out of Business Sale” will begin on Nov. 14. Salkin’s Jewel Case began in…
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Group offers support to female entrepreneurs
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent The Entrepreneurial Think Tank for Women (ETTW) seeks to connect like-minded women, network, build relationships and to learn from and support each other. Members share experiences and ideas that include a range of topics from stress management to personal and professional development issues, said Vanessa Coppes, of Marlboro, a co-founder of…
