Category: Examiner News

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Allentown’s Trevor Provost heads the ball over Notre Dame’s Scott Swanekamp during the Redbirds’ 4-2 double-overtime loss on Friday in Allentown. For story, see sports.

  • Business

    Local horse farmers say prices down this yearDespite drop, N.J. Classic yearling sale bringsin $3.1 million By jane meggittStaff Writer Local horse farmers say prices down this year Despite drop, N.J. Classic yearling sale brings in $3.1 million By jane meggitt Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Although prices were down from last year, this year’s New…

  • High school annex open after lead paint scare

    Monmouth County health official says riskto students is minimal By alison granitoStaff Writer Monmouth County health official says risk to students is minimal By alison granito Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ After the tarp covering a painting project on the municipal water tower near Allentown High School ripped last week, the Upper Freehold Regional school district…

  • Angry residents continue to oppose supermarket

    Testimony will continue on Millstone Center application Oct. 21 By alison granitoStaff Writer Testimony will continue on Millstone Center application Oct. 21 By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Residents who spoke out at last week’s Zoning Board meeting had a clear message for the board and the applicant. They don’t want a supermarket in…

  • Millstone artist to donate proceeds

    Prints of 9/11-inspired painting will benefit art therapy program By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Millstone artist Terry Lepore wants to make sure that Amanda’s Easel, the acclaimed art therapy program for children in Monmouth County, can continue to serve as an outlet for local victims of trauma. In order…

  • Local historian to tell tale of ‘Light Horse Harry’ Lee

    West Windsor lawyer sheds light on oft-ignored historical figure By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Henry Lee III is best remembered today as the father of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, but he played a vital role in the American Revolution. West Windsor attorney John W. Hartmann has documented Lee’s…

  • Official says violations of state water use ban continue

    Asks for the cooperation of neighbors to report violations By alison granitoStaff Writer By alison granito Staff Writer MILLSTONE — One township official is calling for aid from the public to help enforce state imposed water restrictions. Township Emergency Management Coordinator Ron Trust said that despite the heavy publicity the drought has received on television,…

  • New state law requires testing for private wells

    Officials say law willprovide expandedaccess to information By alison granitoStaff Writer Officials say law will provide expanded access to information By alison granito Staff Writer Before buying or selling a home which relies on a well for its supply of drinking water, the well will now have to be tested for an expanded range of…

  • Hearing on U.F. master plan slated for Tuesday

    Officials to limit public comment time based on size of the crowd By jane meggittStaff Writer Hearing on U.F. master plan slated for Tuesday Officials to limit public comment time based on size of the crowd By jane meggitt Staff Writer The number of people attending the Upper Freehold master plan hearing Tuesday will determine…