Category: Examiner News
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U.F. mayor says truth ‘will come to light’
By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — After his first public meeting since a June 1 event that landed him in police custody, Mayor William Miscoski declined to comment about the incident. "I can’t comment. In the future, the truth and my side will come to light. That’s the only…
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Residents can stop calls from phone solicitors
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Residents can stop calls from phone solicitors By jennifer dome Staff Writer A new law that has been signed by Gov. James E. McGreevey will help to keep New Jerseyans free of dinnertime interruptions and any unwanted phone calls. The state will establish a toll-free number for residents to call and…
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Local Relay for Life expects to raise $100K
Proceeds will go to American Cancer Society to fund cancer research By jane meggittStaff Writer Local Relay for Life expects to raise $100K By jane meggitt Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Ovarian cancer survivor Debbie Benham is overcome by emotion at the Relay for Life held at New Egypt High School Saturday. NEW EGYPT — If…
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Car blast rocks church Mass for graduates
Spark ignites acetylene torch stored in trunk St. John Vianney’s High School graduation started off with a bang. At a Mass held for the school’s graduating seniors at St. Catharine’s Roman Catholic Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel, a 2003 BMW 325 exploded, said township police Detective Thomas Durdack. The fire began June 5 at 9:35…
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Judge throws out lawsuit against Matrix
U.F. based Residents for Smart Growth may appeal court By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer A judge threw out a lawsuit filed by a group of Upper Freehold residents seeking to block the construction of more than 5.65 million square feet of warehouse space across the street from their homes. Residents for…
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Millstone officials table bond ordinance
Township seeks to bond for $368,600 for ongoing improvements By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Political charges were flying when the committee discussed whether or not to put off the vote on a bond ordinance slated for final adoption last week. At the June 4 Township Committee meeting, the committee…
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School officials ready to settle on report
MTEA president says union wants to see some items in report By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer With approximately two weeks left in the school year, a report that makes recommendations for a settlement between the school board and the Millstone Township Education Association has arrived. At Monday’s Board of Education meeting,…
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Newcomers defeat Burke in U.F. primary
Alexander, Diecidue will run on Republican ticket in November By jane meggittStaff Writer Newcomers defeat Burke in U.F. primary Alexander, Diecidue will run on Republican ticket in November By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A long-time incumbent has been defeated and two newcomers have been chosen to run on the Republican ticket for…
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Wingerter loses his bid for new term in primary
Abilheira, Grbelja get nod from GOP votersto face Democrats By alison granitoStaff Writer Abilheira, Grbelja get nod from GOP voters to face Democrats By alison granito Staff Writer Elias Abilheira MILLSTONE — For the second consecutive year, a Republican incumbent has lost his bid to win a shot to run for another term in November’s…
