Category: Examiner News
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Housing proves a boon for library circulation Allentown facility hit new high last year, thanks to Upper Freehold
Staff Writer By linda denicola Housing proves a boon for library circulation Allentown facility hit new high last year, thanks to Upper Freehold ALLENTOWN — The branch of the Monmouth County library in Allentown recorded a new circulation high last month. The library hit 50,000 in circulation for last year with many of the new…
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The nonprofit organization Interfaith Neighbors Inc., based in Asbury Park, is placing its focus on Mon-mouth County’s senior citizens during the month of March.
The nonprofit organization Interfaith Neighbors Inc., based in Asbury Park, is placing its focus on Mon-mouth County’s senior citizens during the month of March. Interfaith Neighbors is a grantee of the Monmouth County Office on Aging which operates the county’s nutrition program, rental assistance program and home construction and renovation program. Funding is received from…
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Rainstorm just a drop in Millstone’s bucket Gov. declares water emergency, authorizing mandatory restrictions
Staff Writer By ruth calia stives Rainstorm just a drop in Millstone’s bucket Gov. declares water emergency, authorizing mandatory restrictions COURTESY: MONMOUTH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT This map shows the location of wells that were replaced between Sept. 1 and Feb. 19 in Millstone. Upper Freehold is at left. The small municipality is Roosevelt. Last weekend’s…
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AHS referendum work to begin in late fall
Board to sign off next month on design plans for $19.5M project By ruth calia stives Staff writer The current timetable for construction on the Allentown High School referendum construction project calls for finalization of design plans in March, review by the Department of Education in July, and the award of bids by early November.…
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Barking up the right tree Veterinary Foundation to honor Cream Ridge canine hero Chewbacca
Staff Writer By linda denicola Barking up the right tree Veterinary Foundation to honor Cream Ridge canine hero Chewbacca Search and rescue dog Chewy walks with his handler, Alice Holmes, her son Steven and another dog Holmes is training. Sharon Hartmann, another handler, watches. Chewbacca Holmes, a 100-pound German shepherd who lives in Cream Ridge,…
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Police to go after mine trespassers Township asked to
Police to go after mine trespassers Township asked to provide ATV; U.F. to get similar request By linda denicola Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The state police are planning to crack down on trespassing at local gravel pits and have asked the township to purchase an all-terrain vehicle to help them get the job done. There…
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Celebrating Purim
Rebecca Breslaw, 6, listens to a Megillah reading during a Purim celebration Monday at Congregation Anshei in Roosevelt. Effy Gittler, 7, attended the party as Harry Potter.
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Five to vie in Millstone Board of Education race Roosevelt race uncontested; four
Five to vie in Millstone Board of Education race Roosevelt race uncontested; four running for U.F. board By ruth calia stives Staff Writer By Monday’s deadline, five candidates had filed for the three available seats on Millstone’s Board of Education. Mary Pinney, who was appointed to finish an unexpired term, is seeking election to a…
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Acoustic musicians beguile, thrill, soothe their audience
Staff Writer By ruth calia stives RUTH CALIA STIVES Cliff Bloodgood entertains the large audience at Friday’s Acoustic Musicians Guild performance at the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone. MILLSTONE — Friday evening The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone provided the setting for musical performances by the Acoustic Musicians Guild, a diverse group whose members love…
