Author: Greater Media
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Honor Jersey Patriots on Fourth of July
With Fourth of July celebrations planned in both Trenton and Washington, D.C., teach our children and grandchildren on July Fourth to take time to find a New Jersey 1776 Patriot’s tombstone here in our Garden State and plant a poppy flower and our U.S. flag on his grave. Our Jersey land has hundreds of these…
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Battles over women’s health continue
I write this letter because June is the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Griswold v. Connecticut. In this historic decision, the court ruled that a state’s ban on the use of contraceptives violated the right to marital privacy. As I have been married for 50 years, I understand how this decision proved…
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SMART Carpet and Flooring gives homeowners tips on best flooring options to keep homes cool
BACK TO BUSINESS Summer is just starting to heat up, and for many homeowners, that means it’s time to check the air conditioning or drag out the box fans. Today, SMART Carpet and Flooring revealed another option for keeping cool, and it’s literally right under our feet. “Flooring is often overlooked when it comes to…
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Ann Marie (Fasano) Kaltschmid
Ann Marie (Fasano) Kaltschmid died June 20, 2015, at her home in North Brunswick with her family by her side. She was 68. Born in New Brunswick, she lived in North Brunswick for over 43 years. She was a human resource manager for Greater Media New Jersey in Somerset for over 20 years. Mrs. Kaltschmid…
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Alumni softball game
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Brian Oates makes a play at shortstop during the South Brunswick High School alumni softball game June 20.
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Frog Hollow 5K run slated for June 27 in South Amboy
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Frog Hollow Swim & Tennis Club’s 38th annual Independence Run & Health Walk will be held June 27 beginning at 9 a.m. in South Amboy. Race Director Dan McCrone said he expects around 200 participants for the 5K run. In addition, the festivities will include a free youth run, awards…
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Weichert Corporate Housing acquires Basic Overnight Quarters
Weichert Corporate Housing Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of temporary housing solutions, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Basic Overnight Quarters, LLC (BOQ), a Washington, D.C.-based provider of furnished apartments. BOQ currently operates 220 apartments and is listed as a long-term lodging provider on the Transportation, Delivery and Relocation Solutions…
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New cars for new grads
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With some models going for less than $200/month, it pays to trade in that old clunker for a safer and more-reliable new car For those entering the workforce with a fresh diploma in hand, it’s vital to obtain a car that befits an up and coming mover and/or shaker and,…
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Shutter the grille
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I just read a review of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup that said it has active grille shutters, and they’re for fuel economy. What are they? A: Active grille shutters, on the front of the vehicle, open and close automatically to control airflow. When the grille shutter is open, air…
