Author: Greater Media
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Giving back
PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. ANTHONY VITALE Old Bridge dentist Dr. Anthony J. Vitale has awarded a scholarship to Taylor Chatlos, right, who graduated this spring from Old Bridge High School. Taylor was chosen from more than 35 other students because of his commitment to giving back to his community as well as those in need…
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St. Stan’s to hold Polish Night dinner dance
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish will hold a Polish Night buffet and dance on Sept. 26 at the parish, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Tony Blazonczyk’s “New Phaze” will perform in honor of his father, the late Eddie B. Sr. of Chicago’s Powerhouse. Doors open at 6 p.m. The buffet begins at 6:30 p.m. Those attending only…
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Brookdale plans campus walkway
The Brookdale Community College campus in Lincroft will be getting a facelift – courtesy of Monmouth County and the state. The project will overhaul the existing pedestrian thoroughfare into a new path that is intended to enhance the aesthetics of the campus and allow students to more easily take advantage of Brookdale’s outdoor space. The…
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Basie and Eastside parks slated for beautification and improvements
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — With a grant from Monmouth County, the borough is planning to reinvigorate two local parks. “The Parks and Recreation Committee sat down, and each of us brought our ideas on how to make the parks better,” said Councilwoman Linda Schwabenbauer, who is the Borough Council liaison to…
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Ocean Grove to host fall festival, craft show
The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 on Main Avenue and Pilgrim Pathway in Ocean Grove. The newly expanded, all-day street fair will feature over 180 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, sidewalk sales, pumpkin painting and a fire truck…
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‘The 39 Steps’ a mix of mystery and humor
The Monmouth Players will present “The 39 Steps” at 8:15 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26 at the Navesink Arts Center, 149 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Described as a cross between a Hitchcock masterpiece and a spy novel with a dash of Monty Python, the humorous whodunit is about a man with a boring life who…
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Water supply drought watch issued for three New Jersey regions
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today issued a drought watch for New Jersey’s Northeast, Central, and Coastal North water supply regions, urging residents in the affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather and above-average temperatures. The drought…
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High school bands march to the top
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Jackson Memorial marching band performs during halftime of the game against Lacey Township held at Jackson Memorial High School on Sept. 18. STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With the crowd settled in and the Monroe Township High School football team set to begin its 2015 season, the Falcons marching band…
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Church’s new food pantry will aid Howell residents
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Residents of Howell who find themselves in need of food have a new place to turn to for assistance. After nearly a year of work, the Grace Bible Church in neighboring Wall Township has opened the Abundant Grace Pantry. Howell residents will be among the individuals and families who will…
