Category: Examiner News
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Mayors move forward with plan to share town services
Mayors move forward with plan to share town services By louis c. hochman Staff Writer MMembers of the Western Monmouth Panhandle Alliance have started making plans to share services. Millstone Township Mayor Cory Wingerter said officials from the towns involved in the alliance — Millstone, Roosevelt, Allentown and Upper Freehold — are hoping to…
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West Nile virus found in mosquito pool on Hook
Staff Writer By paul dowd West Nile virus found in mosquito pool on Hook Staff Writer AA pool of mosquitoes collected three weeks ago on Sandy Hook tested positive for West Nile encephalitis, bringing the virus closer to home. A Sept. 7 state Department of Health and Senior Services report states that…
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Heat wave spawns unique way to cool off
Trying to cool off during a warm late summer afternoon, these visitors to Sunday’s Millstone Day row under a water fountain at Frogbridge Day Camp, Millstone Township. jerry wolkowitz
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Group seeks volunteers to dig into history
BRAVO (Battlefield Restoration and Archaeological and Volunteer Organization) is looking for members who want to preserve the state’s history and increase public awareness. A nonprofit volunteer organization in its infancy, the group operates alongside the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Parks and Forestry. Primary emphasis will be given to aiding the…
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Fishing by a historic home
Fishing by a historic home Curtis McKiltrick of Colts Neck enjoys a quiet moment fishing at Historic Walnford, Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold Township. Behind him is the Waln family’s home, the largest known pre-Revolutionary residence constructed in Monmouth County. Having recently undergone renovations, the house will be the focus of this year’s Walnford…
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Community enjoys fun time at annual Millstone Day fest
Community enjoys fun time at annual Millstone Day fest JERRY WOLKOWITZ Jacqueline Kelly, 10 months, gets her first taste of a flavored ice from her mom, Natalie, at Millstone Day, Sunday at Frogbridge Day Camp, Millstone Township. By louis c. hochman Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Melissa Davidson, who’s 6, is looking forward to spending her…
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Chase ends with arrest of driver
Chase ends with arrest of driver MANALAPAN — A Roselle resident was arrested at the end of a late-night, high-speed chase that stretched from Manalapan to Lakewood and covered almost 20 miles in about 10 minutes. According to a police report, Patrolman Joseph M. Moreto arrested Robert A. Willis, 33, after Willis lost control of…
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First steps taken on schools’ future
By louis c. hochman Staff Writer SSchool and municipal officials from four towns joined together for the first time this month to examine the question of school regionalization. Officials from Millstone Township, Roosevelt, Allentown and Upper Freehold Township met at the Upper Freehold Regional School District complex in Allentown for the first meeting of…
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Nov. 4 Roosevelt Arts Project event to feature work of author-playwright
Staff Writer By Bob Fleming Nov. 4 Roosevelt Arts Project event to feature work of author-playwright Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Local talent will be featured when the Roosevelt Arts Project presents an evening of entertainment in the fall, showcasing the work of Roosevelt resident Judith McNally. Micrologues, a collection of short dialogues and mini-plays…
