Author: Greater Media
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Tai Chi, yoga classes begin at library
Fall sessions of Tai Chi and Yoga classes will begin soon at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Tai Chi for Beginners will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 21. Tai Chi for Intermediates will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 15–Oct. 20. Cost of a six-week session…
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Two fire districts move toward consolidation
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – A consolidation effort involving Jackson fire districts No. 1 and No. 2 has been given a vote of confidence by municipal officials. During the Aug. 25 meting of the Township Council, Fire District No. 1 Commissioner Christopher Aldrich and attorney Richard Braslow informed the public of the plan…
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Five people injured in accident
JACKSON – A recent motor vehicle accident sent five people to area hospitals with what police described as non-life threatening injuries. Police said the accident occurred just after noon on Aug. 30 when a Toyota RAV 4 traveling eastbound on West Veterans Highway collided with two motorcycles heading westbound. There were two riders on each…
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Music and culture fill journey to Japan
HOWELL — Michael Kaminski completed one of his college graduation requirements and lived a dream all in a span of 18 days. Kaminski, a resident of Howell, visited Japan through the Global Opportunity (GO) program at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa. Kaminski is a music education major at Susquehanna who specializes in percussion instruments and expects…
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Make the most of your home appraisal
When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the…
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Wonder and amazement await on the trail
In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) is an accomplished travel writer. He’s brought a number of worldwide destinations home to the masses through his writing. Although the exotic locales have long been his subjects, he desires to set out on an American journey like no other. He wants to hike…
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Wonder and amazement await on the trail
In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) is an accomplished travel writer. He’s brought a number of worldwide destinations home to the masses through his writing. Although the exotic locales have long been his subjects, he desires to set out on an American journey like no other. He wants to hike…
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Hanlon earns endorsement for county clerk
I want to go on record as endorsing Christine Giordano Hanlon for Monmouth County clerk. Christine took over as county clerk when Claire French retired this past spring and had the full support of the state Senate, both Democrats and Republicans. She brings excellent credentials to this position, having been an attorney for 23 years…
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JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF The sun sets over Sandy Hook Bay in northern Monmouth County and illuminates the Twin Lights lighthouse in Highlands on its journey below the horizon.
