Author: Greater Media
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New law will broaden safety options
We at 180 Turning Lives Around Inc. applaud the recent enactment of the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act of 2015, which broadens the safety options for a greater number of survivors in New Jersey. Beginning in May 2016, survivors of this most heinous crime, which includes acts or attempted acts of sexual assault, sexual contact,…
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FRANK GALIPO Leonard Feber, 4, of Tinton Falls, plays on the beach at Victory Park, Rumson, on Dec. 13.
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Hegarty Funeral Home becomes family-owned again
John Vincent Scalia has purchased the Michael Hegarty Funeral Home in Old Bridge, changing it to the Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremation Services. OLD BRIDGE — The longstanding Michael Hegarty Funeral Home has been purchased by John Vincent Scalia, a funeral director with nearly 45 years experience in the…
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Twelfth Night gala scheduled at church
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River, will hold its first Twelfth Night Celebration 5-10 p.m. Jan. 9, 2016. The event is designed as an evening of music, magic and mirth for all ages. Highlights will include Renaissance-inspired foods and festive nonalcoholic drinks. Jesters, magicians, singers and musicians will entertain. Twelfth Night historically…
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Man facing mandatory incarceration for driving on revoked list
A former Old Bridge resident could be sentenced to serve up to 18 months in a New Jersey state prison with a mandatory six months without parole after being convicted on Dec. 7 of driving while his license was suspended. Giacomo Abrusci, 35, now a resident of Long Island City in New York, was found…
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Event at café to assist S.A. youngster, family
The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy will hold a community fundraiser to benefit Wyatt Scott, a South Amboy youngster diagnosed with neuroblastoma, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 19 at Love Is All You Knead Café, 112 N. Broadway, South Amboy. Proceeds will go to help make Christmas happier for Wyatt and…
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Volunteer says advances have been made
The holidays are upon us and it is the time of giving. The giving of gifts, the giving of time, the giving of goodwill, and most importantly, the giving of thanks. As a volunteer, I want to thank every person who has supported the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Perhaps it is a donation, attending…
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Between defenders
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Brookdale Community College’s Jordan Little goes up between two Ocean County College defenders during the Dec. 10 game played on Brookdale’s home floor, Collins Arena in Lincroft. The host Jersey Blues held on to beat the Vikings, 71-69.
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Jaguars’ expectations stay high for wrestling season
JACKSON MEMORIAL By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent It’s a challenge to find wrestlers at Jackson Memorial High School to replace Brody Graham — who placed third in the state tournament — as well as four-year starters like Fred Terranova, Hunter Reese, Jarret DiGiantomasso, Sean Leahey and Connor Bohringer. Graham, a heavyweight who has embarked on a…
