Category: Examiner News

  • Local post office test results expected this week State expects to get irradiation equipment to decontaminate mail

    Staff Writer By linda denicola Local post office test results expected this week State expects to get irradiation equipment to decontaminate mail JERRY WOLKOWITZ The Clarksburg post office was a peaceful sight Tuesday. Last week the U.S. Postal Service began testing in 46 post offices, including nine in Monmouth and Ocean counties, that receive mail…

  • When is it legal to operate a home-based business?

    When is it legal to operate a home-based business? Sponsors say bill does not take away home rule as opposition claims By linda denicola Staff Writer With corporations downsizing and telecommunications making it possible to work off site, more and more people are opting to work from home or to become home-based entrepreneurs. But many…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ This lake in the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area in Roosevelt glistened in its fall finery on Tuesday.

  • Residents taking precautions with mail Some using gloves or washing their hands after handling mail

    Correspondent By jane meggitt Residents taking precautions with mail Some using gloves or washing their hands after handling mail Area residents are glad their local post offices are being inspected for anthrax contamination, given that they receive mail from the Hamilton Township regional mail distribution center where four postal workers were infected, two with the…

  • Critical U.F. facilities instructed to tighten security measures

    Critical U.F. facilities instructed to tighten security measures Committee OKs 25 mph speed limit on portion of Ellisdale By jane meggitt Correspondent As part of the nationwide fight against terrorism, the township has contacted all known critical facilities in the township to instruct a tightening of security to their buildings, equipment and supplies. All facilities…

  • ‘Fabulous Fridays’ bring smiles

    Staff Writer By ruth calia stives ROOSEVELT — A walk through the Roosevelt Elementary School Friday afternoon revealed a very different atmosphere than that usually found in an institution of learning. Everyone was smiling — from the smallest kindergarten child, to the teachers and aides, and especially Chief School Administrator Dale Weinbach, who scampered from…

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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Shades of orange and yellow highlight the change of seasons.

  • U.F. candidates discuss what’s in store for town Miscoski and Mele running unopposed for two committee seats

    Correspondent By jane meggitt U.F. candidates discuss what’s in store for town Miscoski and Mele running unopposed for two committee seats John Mele UPPER FREEHOLD — Two Republicans, incumbent Committeeman William Miscoski and newcomer John Mele, are running unopposed in next week’s Township Committee race for two three-year seats. The five-member committee is all Republican.…

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    VERONICAL YANKOWSKI Singing “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” these girls await the beginning of the Crop Walk at Sensi Park in Allentown on Sunday.