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  • Winner of Keyport GardenWalk art contest announced

    Winner of Keyport GardenWalk art contest announced

    Keyport GardenWalk has announced Grace Winrow Sharpe, owner/artist of Grace Your Space, submitted the winning artwork for the fifth annual Keyport GardenWalk Art Contest. Sharpe’s painting, “A Gift,” will be used in all Keyport GardenWalk publicity and merchandise. Keyport GardenWalk is a free, walking/biking tour of approximately 35 public and private Keyport gardens. Keyport GardenWalk…

  • Car wash to raise funds for Fire Explorers this Saturday

    Car wash to raise funds for Fire Explorers this Saturday

    The Middletown Township Fire Department Fire Explorers Post 911 will hold a Car Wash fundraiser from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7 at the Old Village firehouse at 1340 Route 35, Middletown. The cost is $10.

  • Examiner On Campus, April 28

    Examiner On Campus, April 28

    The following local residents were recently initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Zachary Nelson of Cream Ridge was initiated at The College of New Jersey, Ewing; and Rachel Roccuzzo of Cream Ridge was initiated at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. Ryan Lennox, son…

  • Examiner Datebook, May 5

    Examiner Datebook, May 5

    A yard sale fundraiser will be held at the Thomas Baird Homestead, 24 Baird Road, Millstone Township, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 (rain date, May 22). Donation drop-off dates are May 17 and May 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and May 18-19 from noon to 3 p.m. Suggested donations include…

  • South River gas pipes to be upgraded by PSE&G

    South River gas pipes to be upgraded by PSE&G

    SOUTH RIVER – Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) will be working in South River through November to replace approximately one mile of older gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping. The affected areas will be Old Bridge Turnpike between Devoe Street and Main Street; Kamm Avenue between Old Bridge Turnpike…

  • Interfaith discussion set for May 15

    Interfaith discussion set for May 15

    The Islamic Society of Central Jersey will hold an interfaith discussion from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 15 at the center, 4145 Route 1 south and Promenade Boulevard, Monmouth Junction. “Harmony & Justice: Interfaith in Action – Working Together for the Common Good” will promote positive leadership and guidance for communities, states and countries to…

  • Monroe named one of safest cities in the country

    Monroe named one of safest cities in the country

    MONROE – Citing Monroe’s low crime rate and the preventative measures taken by the police to educate residents, Monroe was named the 61st Safest City in America and the 15th Safest City in New Jersey by the private security company SafeWise. “We are honored to be named among the safest cities in America,” Mayor Gerald…

  • Columbiettes’ tricky tray to benefit breast cancer awareness

    Columbiettes’ tricky tray to benefit breast cancer awareness

    The Columbiettes of St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church will hold a Tricky Tray Auction at 6:30 p.m. on May 14 in the parish hall, 10 Route 681, Monmouth Junction. Tickets are $20 and include tier 1 and 2 tickets for prize baskets and refreshments. Tickets may be obtained after Mass. The fundraiser will support the…

  • Business brief

    Goldenview Living, a residential community that caters to individuals with memory loss and their families, is will hold its grand opening 3:30-6:30 p.m. on May 5 at 1313 Aaron Road, North Brunswick. Guests are invited to take a guided tour of the community and learn more about Goldenview’s services. Musical entertainment and catered refreshments will be…