Category: Examiner News

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The Monmouth County Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap Oct. 11, saw families trading in slightly used children, adult and pet costumes for other slightly used costumes as a way for families to save money and re-use costumes only worn one season. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER KAYLA MARSH Halloween is quickly approaching and, between…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer The ladies of the Liberty Oak Chorus are in harmony. Sharing a common bond for their love of a cappella singing in the barbershop style, the chorus performs a unique style of music. “A capella is very technical, very difficult,” said Katie Blackwood, master director of the Liberty Oak Chorus,…

A 22-year-old Connecticut man was sentenced to 366 days in federal prison as a result of his involvement in two swatting incidents in 2014 that led to evacuations at Allentown High School, Allentown, and St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel. On Oct. 6, Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall, sitting in New Haven, Conn.,…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Allentown High School Student Council is throwing a party. School administrators have invited the community to join them for a tailgate celebration. This first-time event for the community will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 15, at the high school parking lot, 27 High St. “We…

Stomp The Monster, a charitable organization that provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families and caregivers, will host its first Spooktacular Almost 4-Mile Fun Run on Oct. 24 at “Sea Watch” in Manasquan. This flat course starts off on the boardwalk for a mile of ocean views, makes its way through the…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — More than 30 people gathered at the Township Committee meeting on Oct. 8 in the face of heightened concerns about burglaries in Millstone Township. Mayor Bob Kinsey introduced New Jersey State Police Detective Sgt. Sean Fitzgerald and New Jersey State Police Detective II Giuseppe Diodati and the officers provided…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — The second annual Harvest Fest will be held at The Baird Homestead, 24 Baird Road, Millstone Township, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Hosts for the event include the Friends of Millstone Township Historic Registered Properties, the Millstone Township Historic Commission and the Millstone Township Agricultural Council. The Harvest Fest…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer October marks domestic violence awareness month. In New Jersey, the call to action to combat domestic violence was marked in part by the renaming of the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women to the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence. On Oct. 1 at the steps of the New…

TOP PICK Lighthouses and selected museums throughout the state will hold the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 17-18. Begin the challenge at any of the 11 participating New Jersey landbased lighthouses, one museum and two lifesaving stations. Purchase a $1 souvenir that will be proof of one’s visit. During the weekend, those age 11…