Category: Examiner News

  • Pomona Grange Awards presented to 4-H’ers

    Several Monmouth County 4-H’ers received Pomona Grange awards for their achievements. The Pomona Grange Certificate of Merit is given to 4-H’ers who have completed at least two years of outstanding 4-H work and have shown progressive achievement in citizenship. The Pomona Grange Advanced Awards are granted to 4-H’ers who have demonstrated continued growth in leadership…

  • Bogus township Web site misleading

    Officials worried residents will tap into misinformation BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer At first glance, the millstonetownship.com Web site looks like the township’s official Web site. It’s only when the reader gets to the fine print at the bottom of the page that he or she finds out that it’s not.…

  • Nine sex offenders arrested in county

    All immigrants, six incountry illegally, facedeportation for crimes All immigrants, six in country illegally, face deportation for crimes Nine Monmouth County sex offenders were arrested on Feb. 11 by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. ICE agents worked with the Megan’s Law Unit of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office along with local police departments…

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    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Traffic comes to a halt while ducks from Crosswicks Creek take a leisurely stroll across Main Street in Allentown over the weekend.

  • Galloping Hills project opposed

    by ex-mayorOld Indian grounds part of proposed developmentBY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Galloping Hills project opposed by ex-mayor Old Indian grounds part of proposed development BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee should fight the proposed Galloping Hills subdivision on Emley’s Hill Road and Route 537, Robert Abrams, former committeeman and mayor,…

  • Test subdivision maps frustrating developers

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Test subdivision maps frustrating developers BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Two developers became the first applicants to use the new schematic test subdivision maps at the Feb. 12 Planning Board meeting. The maps are required by the township before a formal application is made. They show both the…

  • Local breeder takes top state honor

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Local breeder takes top state honor BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Perretti Farms has won the New Jersey Breeder of the Year award from the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ). "The depth and breadth of Perretti Farms’ performance is outstanding," said Leo McNamara, chairman…

  • Millstone schools out of space

    Middle schoolway over capacity,superintendent says BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer Middle school way over capacity, superintendent says MIGUEL JUAREZ staff A typical lunch period in the Millstone Township Middle School’s all-purpose room last week. Because of the overcrowding, some students have to eat lunch on the stage. BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer When Superintendent of Schools…

  • Composer’s courage continues to pay off

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Composer’s courage continues to pay off BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer Mark Zuckerman ROOSEVELT — Mark Zuckerman knew that he would never find an ad for a composer’s position in the job listings. He knew that he would have to do something else to support himself while he built his life…