Author: Greater Media
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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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Democracy requires action
VIEWS Adam C. Uzialko For months news anchors have been pushing presidential politics on their audiences. I get it. Presidential politics is fun; it’s the big time and the stakes are always high. But the wall-to-wall coverage of the two-party heavyweights betrays the real essence of democracy. Associated Press Washington Bureau Chief Byron Price first…
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Now, what was that lady’s name again?
ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch I truly don’t think one really begins to miss their memory until it’s gone. Sometimes we just go through life, handling day-to-day tasks and thinking nothing of standing in the garage with a stack of hangers, a bag of unmated socks and a stuffed animal the puppy just tore…
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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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Tolchin named library director
Judith Tolchin, the acting director of the Monmouth County Library System since January 2014, has been appointed the new library director. She received the appointment at the most recent meeting of the Monmouth County Library Commission on Aug. 11 at the Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury. Tolchin, who has been with the library system for 23…
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Millstone Day set for Sept. 13 at FrogBridge
MILLSTONE — Residents of Millstone Township will come together to celebrate their community at Millstone Day 2015. The annual event for people of all ages will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at FrogBridge Day Camp, 7 Yellow Meeting House Road, Millstone. Admission is free. Millstone Day is sponsored by the Millstone…
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Asbury Park Oyster Festival
TOP PICK The Asbury Park Oyster Festival will close out summer with nonstop fun, live music and great food: 5-10 p.m. Sept. 11, noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 13. The three-day festival takes place in the shadow of the historic Carousel building and features more than 70 arts…
