Category: Examiner News

  • He shoots…

    He shoots… Allentown High School’s Paul Buszko puts up a shot over a Ewing High School defender during a Jan. 4 contest in Allentown. The visiting Blue Devils topped the Redbirds, 64-58. JERRY WOLKOWITZ

  • Business owner: Holidays were winner

    ALLENTOWN — The holiday shopping season has long been the mainstay of the Allentown business community. This season’s shopping was no different. "Marvelous. Fabulous. It was everything we were hoping and expecting," said Karen Deets, proprietor of Off the Wall in the old mill, Main Street. "We were a little nervous, but we did much…

  • Ethics code to have hearing

    Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta MILLSTONE — In a move aimed at helping to control the exchange of proprietary municipal information, an ethics ordinance has been developed and is scheduled for a public hearing and adoption by the Township Committee on Jan. 17. Township Attorney Duane Davison said the law is being established to regulate…

  • Youngster pursues skate park

    Staff Writer By keith hahn ALLENTOWN — At a time in the nation’s history when some people seem disillusioned with government and don’t believe they can make a difference anymore, they may not even bother trying to get things done. Fortunately, not all people believe this to be true. Ethan Dale, 10, of Breza Road,…

  • Barn fire victims seeking damages

    Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta Barn fire victims seeking damages MANALAPAN — A lawsuit has been filed against Gaitway Farm and several individuals in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving night fire that killed 20 horses at the Route 33 horse farm. The suit was filed in state Superior Court in December by attorney Michael Schottland…

  • Veterans memorial to get a look

    MILLSTONE — Discussions are under way by members of the Township Committee regarding the commissioning of a veterans memorial to honor residents who have served in the nation’s wars. Deputy Mayor Cory Wingerter said there is an active group of war veterans in Millstone and having a memorial in their honor would be appropriate. He…

  • Corrections program earns honors for sheriff’s office

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Corrections program earns honors for sheriff’s office Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley Staff members in the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office are proud to be the first in New Jersey to receive a national honor. The "Triple Crown" award is given by the National Sheriffs Association (NSA) for receiving a simultaneous accreditation…

  • Roosevelt senior laments lack of public transportation

    Staff Writer By brian walsh Roosevelt senior laments lack of public transportation ROOSEVELT — A local senior citizen maintains that older adults are having trouble getting around the region due to a lack of available transportation. The latest complaint echoes those that have been raised over the past five years. Tamara Galimidi, 83, of the…

  • Opera

    Opera Roosevelt native Cheri Rose Katz, a professional opera singer, performs opera selections during her Jan. 6 performance at Roosevelt Borough Hall in a concert sponsored by the Roosevelt Arts Project. JERRY WOLKOWITZ