Category: Examiner News

  • American Posse rides through local area Texas horse trainer on cross-country mission ending at ground zero

    Correspondent By jane meggitt American Posse rides through local area Texas horse trainer on cross-country mission ending at ground zero Photos by JERRY WOLKOWITZ Leslie Nichols, of Celeste, Texas, rides J.J.’s Cowboy at Stargate Farm in Upper Freehold Township. He is on the final leg of his journey to ground zero in New York City.…

  • Township wants state funds for several projects

    Staff Writer By Alison Granito MILLSTONE – The Township Committee voted unanimously last week to seek state funds for road improvements and the renovation project to the Clarksburg School building. The committee passed a resolution to request a $46,000 community development block grant from the state in order to create a ramp, which would provide…

  • Amtrak commuter chaos may be averted Bush promises to stop traveling turmoil for thousands

    Staff Writer By charles w. kim Amtrak commuter chaos may be averted Bush promises to stop traveling turmoil for thousands NEW YORK — Thousands of New Jersey commuters may owe President George W. Bush a debt of thanks. According to a published report, Bush said he will help financially troubled Amtrak resolve a $200 million…

  • Allentown High School’s commencement

    By VERONICA YANKOWSKI Allentown High School’s commencement VERONICA YANKOWSKI Senior Lauren Nehil helps Lindsey Nutt celebrate by blowing some bubbles at Allentown High School’s commencement ceremony last week.

  • Millstone Library to offer summer programs

    The Millstone Township Library will be open from 10:30 am. to noon on Thursdays from July 11 through Aug. 15. Located in the Millstone Elementary School, the library’s programs are designed for ages 2-10 and are free to all Millstone residents. Each Thursday program will feature a story time and craft followed by juice and…

  • Horse lovers encouraged to weigh in on master plan

    Correspondent By jane meggitt Horse lovers encouraged to weigh in on master plan MILLSTONE — An organization dedicated to the preservation of an equestrian-friendly environment in town is appealing to the local residents to get behind their cause. At a recent Millstone Trailblazers Open House at the Clarksburg Community Center, Chairman Rob Obusek discussed how…

  • Officials say lot expansion would ease parking crunch

    Staff Writer By alison granito ALLENTOWN — The shortage of parking spaces for those visiting the downtown area may get worse in the near future, according to borough officials. With that knowledge in mind, the Borough Council has set its sights on obtaining a piece of property that adjoins the existing municipal parking lot on…

  • Alternatives to abuse offered at county jail

    Staff Writer By darlene diebold FREEHOLD Township — In a bold step to stop violence, 180’s Alternatives to Abuse program for men has been brought to the Monmouth County jail. During a press conference on June 18, held at the jail, Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley announced the partnership with 180, Turning Lives Around, formerly known…

  • Board picks architect for new middle school

    Officials may seek to address space concerns with March referendum Board picks architect for new middle school Officials may seek to address space concerns with March referendum MILLSTONE â014 The Thomas Group, Princeton, was approved by the Board of Education at its Monday meeting to design the proposed new middle school. While a specific property…