Author: Greater Media
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Jersey Shore falls in finals of Carpenter Cup Classic
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Jersey Shore entry looking to win the Carpenter Cup Classic Baseball Tournament for the second successive year came up just short, reaching the finals before falling to S.O.L. Bicentennial, 12-6, June 23 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Led by Ocean Township High School baseball coach Cip Apicelli, the Jersey…
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SPORT SHORTS
The Central Jersey Baseball Academy and ProDreams Camps are excited to be back in Upper Freehold for its fourth consecutive year for their instructional baseball camp supporting Redbird Baseball. Camp runs July 6-9 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for campers. ProDreams Baseball Camps are now under the direction of Mavericks Baseball and are open to any…
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Sign language could fill graduation requirement
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Parlin Gressitt, left, practices signing with Phoebe Gartside during an American Sign Language (ASL) program at the Middletown Township Public Library on June 27. If passed, a proposed bill could make ASL a world language option for high school students. SCOTT FRIEDMAN High school students in New Jersey may…
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Metuchen’s tab would bring $95 tax hike
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Property owners in Metuchen will see a 5 percent increase in their municipal tax bills if the council votes to adopt its proposed budget. Introduced at the June 15 Borough Council meeting, the $18.3 million municipal budget includes an $11.1 million tax levy — roughly $100,000 more than the amount…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.J. Properties honors top agents and teams
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties recently hosted, “Celebrate Achievement” — an exclusive awards program at The Palace at Somerset Park, honoring the company’s 2014 Pinnacle Group — the top 25 real estate agents and top 15 real estate teams companywide. In addition to the night’s honorees, attendees included the ownership and management teams as…
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Winning
More than 2,000 people attended the Win & Wine Weekend/Chocolate Festival at Monmouth Park on June 27 and 28. Attendees sampled wine from local wineries and desserts from area vendors. The event was sponsored by Greater Media Newspapers. Right: Donna Villari, of Villari Vineyards, Sewell, pours wine for Lin Paxson, Blue Point, N.Y., during the…
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Monmouth County Association of Realtors raises funds for local charities
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held fundraising activities recently at the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award events to help support Monmouth County organizations. All of the proceeds from these events were donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties, Cabaret for Life, and The Center in Asbury Park.…
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Up-and-comers bring original music to Parker Press Park
By REBECCA CHENG Staff Writer While many towns book cover bands that play familiar hits to entertain crowds at summer concerts, Woodbridge takes a different approach on Wednesday nights. The Woodbridge Wednesday series features original acts from around the country, in past years delivering artists such as Lera Lynn, who is gaining notoriety for her…
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Q&A
Like a Lexus? with Sharon Peters Q: We’re looking at a Lexus ES 300h. What are the most logical competitors for us to test drive? A: I’d suggest these two — hybrids, of course, just as is the Lexus you’re considering: the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid sedan (somewhat more expensive than the Lexus you’re looking at)…
