Author: Greater Media
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Trainer goes to bat for dogs young and old
Owner of pet resort coaches 3 generations of ‘bat dogs’ for Trenton Thunder By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Rookie, the bat-retrieving dog for the Trenton Thunder baseball team, is the youngest of three generations of bat dogs trained by Shelly Leibowitz, right, of Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel in Millstone. A New Jersey dog…
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Monroe independents seek less residential development
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE — Running as an independent can be an uphill battle, but one slate of candidates in Monroe doesn’t see it that way. Mayoral candidate Ken Chiarella and his independent ticket of Township Council candidates Chirag Bhagat and Stanley Edelman said they are ready for the challenge. The candidates…
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Jamesburg officials consider letting food trucks set up shop downtown
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The borough is moving forward with a plan to have food trucks stationed in the downtown area one day a week. The idea was proposed by resident Paul Gentile at the June 17 Borough Council meeting, and it soon gained traction with several council members. “If we name…
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Plays-in-the-Park underway with slate of summer shows
Plays-in-the-Park, the county’s summer outdoor theater program, has launched its 2015 season with “Young Frankenstein,” Mel Brooks’ musical comedy based on the 1974 film. The production, complete with mad science, a wisecracking hunchback and a tapdancing monster, runs through June 27. “Plays-in-the-Park is one of the county’s most popular programs, and it’s easy to see…
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Annual picnic, pig roast slated in South River
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will host its annual Pig Roast and Picnic 1- 6 p.m. June 27 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. The menu will feature pig, ribs, burgers, hot dogs, sausage, corn, chicken, clams, salads and more. Tickets cost $25 per person and $40 per couple, and…
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Scout’s project enhances YMCA camp
Andrew Edmonson of Troop 223, East Brunswick, works on his Eagle Scout project with the help of fellow Scouts and leaders at the Raritan Valley YMCA. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA STRAVIC, RARITAN VALLEY YMCA EAST BRUNSWICK — Andrew Edmonson, a Boy Scout with Troop 223, East Brunswick, recently completed his Eagle Scout project with the…
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East Brunswick considers taking cricket to the wicket
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The East Brunswick Department of Recreation may add a cricket ground to its roster. EAST BRUNSWICK — In keeping with the changing demographics in the township, the Department of Recreation is considering adding cricket to its roster of sports. “We have seen a rising interest in the community in regard…
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Creating Hogger Logger has its ups and downs
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Hogger Logger, a family-friendly card game, was created by three college graduates. In the break room of a local summer camp nearly seven years ago, a card game created by two friends quickly became something that hooked anyone who tried it. Today, after three college graduations, two cross-country relocations and…
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Discounted ride tickets available for carnival
The annual St. Ambrose Parish Carnival will be held 6-11 p.m. July 21-25 on the grounds of St. Ambrose Church, 83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event will feature nightly rides, food, live bands, DJ music, children’s characters, pony rides, face painting, a photo booth, radio station broadcasts and more. Reverse Order, as seen on…
