Category: Examiner News

  • New identity theft bill increases state penalties

    New identity theft bill increases state penalties Gov. James E. McGreevey signed Assembly bill A-3226, which increases the penalties for anyone convicted of identity theft crimes. The bill provides restitution and restoration of a victim’s financial status and credit history, according to a press release. Attorney General Peter Harvey, members of the state police, and…

  • Bracelets to keep track of el­derly

    earch teams now have a new tool at their disposal to aid in finding patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia when they wander away. Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley and John A. Wanat, executive di­rector of the Monmouth County Office on Aging, have announced a new collabora­tive program to locate and rescue Alzheimer’s patients who…

  • Artist’s headstone was a friend’s labor of love

    Jacob Landau BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Artist’s headstone was a friend’s labor of love Jacob Landau’s grave marked with his own work, words BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer The headstone for Jacob Landau, a Roosevelt artist, was installed last month and dedicated Sunday in front of a gathering of family and friends. ROOSEVELT — Although…

  • Student to attend D.C. young leaders conference

    Student to attend D.C. young leaders conference Adebunmi Onitiri of the Clarksburg section of Millstone has been selected to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) from Oct. 25-30 in Washington, D.C. JrNYLC is a leadership development program for middle school students. JrNYLC introduces young people to the tradition of leadership throughout American history,…

  • Local horses make ap­pearance on ‘Ed’

    Couple BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Couple’s carriage ride business called in for television episode BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Upper Freehold resident Kevin McMinn and his horses, Ben and Lad, will appear in an upcoming episode of “Ed” on NBC. UPPER FREEHOLD — Look out, Budweiser Clydesdales. Two local draft horses are making their television…

  • Date of bridge closure is not set in stone

    Officials will meet with public to plan for closing once plans are settled BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer Some Allentown residents are wondering when the bridge that crosses Doctor’s Creek will be renovated. Borough officials have said rumors were circulating about when the bridge would be closed. According to Ted Giannechini,…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Branden Cormier (l) and Joseph Vasquez battle for a loose ball during a recreation soccer game at Brandywine Park in Millstone on Saturday.

  • Resident explains his proposal for traffic study

    Committee agreed that study of easterly bypass effects is good idea BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Resident explains his proposal for traffic study BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Child safety was the focus at an informal meeting held Oct. 16 in the clubhouse at the Four Seasons development to discuss the proposed westerly…

  • 180 center accepting new clients for programs

    180, Turning Lives Around, a nonprofit agency dedicated to healing domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, has announced that new clients will be accepted for three key counseling programs. "Please call our toll-free and local hotline numbers so you can receive information about the professional counseling and crisis intervention services available to Monmouth County residents,"…