Category: Examiner News
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Pet trainer teaches old dogs new tricks ‘Bark Busters’ now serving dogs, owners in Monmouth, Ocean
BY SANDI CARPELLOCorrespondent Pet trainer teaches old dogs new tricks ‘Bark Busters’ now serving dogs, owners in Monmouth, Ocean BY SANDI CARPELLO Correspondent FARRAH MAFFAI staff Nicholas Pagano and his dog Nestle spend time at their home in Jackson. JACKSON — It is often said that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But…
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Board has stormy debate over 6-acre zoning
Some Planning Board members angry over mayor BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Upper Freehold Planning Board members narrowly approved a proposal to reconsider 6-acre zoning at the April 27 meeting after an angry discussion on the matter. Mayor John Mele, who has pushed for 6-acre zoning for some time, said that…
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K-9 unit adds officer
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit has added a new explosives detection team as part of a statewide initiative to detect and render harmless explosive devices. Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley welcomed Sheriff’s Officer James Fay of Howell and Sheriff’s K-9 Falco to the six-team canine unit during a ceremony held at the Monmouth County…
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Millstone’s Memorial Day parade set for May 31
The Millstone Veterans Memorial Council has announced that the township’s annual Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 31. The parade start time is 10 a.m., rain or shine. The parade route will be from the Clarksburg post office on Route 524/Stagecoach Road (near Scooters Corner) to the Veterans Memorial next to the old…
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Equine clinic thrilled
by Kentucky Derby winBY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer by Kentucky Derby win BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — He still hasn’t seen the back of another horse at the finish line. Smarty Jones won the Kentucky Derby on May 1, becoming the first undefeated horse to win America’s most famous race since Seattle Slew in…
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May 24 golf outing to benefit retired racehorses
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation’s annual charity golf outing is slated for May 24 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. There are two openings on the golf committee, and SRF is looking for two individuals who can commit their time and efforts for this event. The SRF is a nonprofit organization created to care for,…
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Soldier tells of rebuilding Iraq under enemy fire
Angel Rivera returns after serving a year in Iraq in U.S. Army Reserve BY MARC CAVELLAStaff Writer Angel Rivera returns after serving a year in Iraq Staff Sgt. Angel Rivera (l), Matawan, stands with John Evans, a New York City police officer and Matawan native, in front of the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion’s Headquarters in…
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Past and present collide on Baird Road
Waters family has mixed feelings about land sale BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Longtime farmer Howard Waters and Millstone resident Renee Woloszyn discuss the care and feeding of plants she purchased at Waters Nursery on Saturday. The Waters family held a party for customers and residents and discounted stock on acreage that will…
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Horse Park of N.J. to host event May 8, 9
Horse Park of N.J. to host event May 8, 9 Some of the best drivers in North America are on their way to the Horse Park of New Jersey, Upper Freehold, for the 12th running of the Garden State Combined Driving Event, May 8 and 9. Sanctioned by the International Equestrian Federation for the second…
