Author: Greater Media
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PTA, environmental commission plant monarch butterfly garden
MANALAPAN — The Wemrock Brook School PTA and the Manalapan Environmental Commission have partnered to create a type of garden at the school called a monarch waystation that helps monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects. “The garden will be a win-win, providing an enjoyable outdoor classroom area as well as educational opportunities, and much needed…
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Exhibitors sought for 19th annual Archives and History Day
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all history buffs and historical organizations to participate in the 19th annual Archives and History Day on Oct. 3. “Archivists, historians, curators, genealogists and others in the field of history and preservation are invited to participate in this great event,” Hanlon said. “The event provides the opportunity…
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Today’s new cars, tomorrow’s collectibles
Check out the current models that astute investors should buy and hold for maximum appreciation down the road By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 While it’s difficult to predict which new vehicles will someday become treasured collectible cars, the valuation experts at classic-car insurer Hagerty in Traverse City, Mich., have shaken their…
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United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive begins Aug. 1
The United Way of Monmouth County will hold a “Stuff the Bus” campaign in August and the goal is to send Monmouth County children back to school equipped with all the supplies they need for a new academic year. Kaarina Romero, the volunteer center manager for the United Way of Monmouth County, said donations are…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A ride is framed by trees at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, July 23.
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Now is the time for banks to return the favor
The monumental crash of Wall Street and the financial institutions in 2008 led to our elected officials giving a bailout of untold sums of money from the pockets of the American people to keep the current economic system afloat. Now that the American people are facing a future of dire economic straits, it is payback…
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Sunrise Optimists to hold golf outing
The Freehold Sunrise Optimist Foundation will once again present its annual charity golf tournament, the Carmen J. Rivello Friend of Youth Golf Classic, on Aug. 11. The event will take place at the Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro, according to a press release. The annual charity event, hosted by the foundation, is committed to benefiting…
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Now is the time for banks to return the favor
The monumental crash of Wall Street and the financial institutions in 2008 led to our elected officials giving a bailout of untold sums of money from the pockets of the American people to keep the current economic system afloat. Now that the American people are facing a future of dire economic straits, it is payback…
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Tutoring program combats ‘summer slide’
The North Brunswick Library is offering free tutoring in math and reading to students in grades K-5 to help them avoid the “summer slide,” when students forget what they learned during the previous school year. Each session lasts a half hour and is being offered 4-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays.…
