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N.J. counseling program for veterans in funding limbo
CODA GREG BEAN I am writing this column on Friday, May 3, and it should be published in this week’s editions of Greater Media Newspapers, which will be online Wednesday, May 8. In that five-day period, if averages hold, five active duty military members (one a day) and 110 veterans of various wars (22 a…
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Runners hang tough for New Jersey Marathon
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Elizabeth Drews, Warren, runs through the finish line ribbon held by Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon (r). Drews finished the May 5 New Jersey Marathon in just over three hours to take the women’s division title. Race officials estimated 11,000 runners participated in the annual full and half-marathons that began in…
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May events at Red Bank Library
Children are invited to enjoy a variety of programming in the Avice Noblett Children’s Room of the Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St., in May. Timber, a certified therapy dog, visits the library twice a month to sit with and listen to hesitant readers and dog lovers. Children age 5 and over…
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Greater Media Newspapers recognized for excellence
BY DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) recognized Greater Media Newspapers for editorial and advertising excellence with 23 awards in its Better Newspaper Contest. The awards — for editorial, photography and advertising — were celebrated in two ceremonies held in April at the Hamilton Manor. More than 600 awards were presented…
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Teenagers see women in public service as role models
Running and Winning workshop encourages students to run for office BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno speaks about her career path in public service at the seventh annual Running and Winning workshop at Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Fall on May 3. Below: Students from area high schools were encouraged to…
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Lawmakers take aim at violent video games
Newtown shootings drive legislation restricting sale of games to minors BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer As the issue of gun control is debated nationwide, New Jersey lawmakers are considering regulating what some believe to be a major contributor to gun violence — video games. State Assemblyman Sean Kean (R-Monmouth and Ocean) has introduced two bills…
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School board candidates must apply by June 4
Candidate kits for those interested in running in the school board elections on Nov. 5 are now available online. To download a kit, visit njsba.org/candidacy. The kit includes information about the nominating petition, a description of how to become a board member, frequently asked questions, important dates in the election process, what to expect if…
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Cole Bros. Circus to perform May 17-19
A classic, American-style circus, complete with elephants, tigers, aerialists, acrobats and clowns, will appear in North Brunswick, next to DeVry University at Route 1 north and Milltown Road on May 17-19. Shows are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 17; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 18; and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. May 19. Free tickets…
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