Author: Greater Media
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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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BUSINESS BRIEFS
More than one million soldiers will transition out of the military in the next five years. This year, in honor of Veterans Day, Farmers Insurance started a campaign to support transitioning veterans by collecting gently used suits for the men and women of the military. Farmers Insurance Atlantic Territory States (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,…
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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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Santa Claus, snowmen & angels inspire Freehold Township artist
Karen Mackiel of Freehold Township is a self-taught artist who knew from the time she was a child that she had an inner talent. She has spent her life honing that artistic skill. An exhibit of Mackiel’s art is on display until the end of the year in the main foyer of the Monmouth County…
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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…
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Keeping people warm
University Radiology Group, which has an office in Freehold Township, recently donated several hundred skeins of yarn to the senior centers in Freehold Township and Manalapan. Members of the two senior centers knitted and crocheted hats and scarves that were presented to Open Door, Freehold Borough, for distribution to individuals in need of the items.…
