Greek Minister of Tourism Harry Theocharis has been touring America to tout new direct flights to Greece from cities like Chicago, Atlanta and Philadelphia.
He stopped recently at the Greek Consulate along Chicago s Magnificent Mile to promote a new nonstop flight American Airlines will offer to Athens later this year. During his visit, Theocharis sat down with South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Speros Batistatos, a Greek-American who leads Lake County s tourism efforts. I was very humbled to be able to sit down with the minister for a one-on-one talk of 35 minutes, Batistatos said. It was a great honor to talk shop with a leader of his magnitude. We had a wonderful conversation.
Matawan softball ready to compete with top teams in Shore Conference
Matawan softball ready to compete with top teams in Shore Conference
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Matawan Regional High School softball player Alissa Eimont gets a high five from teammate #6 Michaela DeGeorge after hitting a home run in a game against Red Bank Regional on April 30 in Little Silver. Matawan is 6-0 to start the season.STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF
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Matawan Regional High School softball player Madison Haack smacks a base hit to right field during a game against Red Bank Regional on April 30 in Little Silver. Matawan won the contest 31-0.STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF
Brick school budget: 26 staff cuts and larger class sizes due to state aid cuts
Returning to a new normal in Brick Township schools
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BRICK - Faced with a $7 million budget shortfall, Brick Public Schools will cut 26 jobs and increase classroom sizes in the coming school year.
Superintendent Thomas Farrell said the district was faced with a $5.3 million cut in state adjustment aid for the 2021-22 school year the result of a state funding formula known as S2. The formula has cut aid to large, suburban districts, like Brick, while giving more money to districts with fast-growing student populations, like the Freehold Borough School District.
Manalapan begins long-awaited inaugural boys lacrosse season
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The Manalapan High School boys lacrosse team stands for the national anthem before its game against Howell High School on April 28 in Howell. Manalapan lost to Howell by a score of 17-4.STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF
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Manalapan High School boys lacrosse player Grant Carle scoops up the loose ball at midfield after winning the faceoff during a game against Howell High School on April 28 in Howell.
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Manalapan High School midfielder Marc Stefanelli runs past Howell defender Theo Deberghes during a game played on April 28 in Howell.
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Manalapan High School boys lacrosse player Frankie D Amore tries to get past Howell High School defender Shawn Megill behind the net during a game played on April 28 in Howell.
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