Category: Examiner News

As the weather turns cooler, outdoor improvements become less practical. Homeowners’ thoughts may turn to projects they can tackle inside of the home. Now may be the time to consider the purchase of new appliances that can be the finishing touches to renovated spaces. Fall is prime time to purchase new large appliances. Manufacturers typically…

Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure. The hundreds…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Let it grow! That is what participants in the Millstone Community Garden did and now they are celebrating a successful first year that has continued to blossom and bloom. Anne Haines, a founding member of the Millstone Community Garden, said she is planning a potluck dinner to mark the…

COLTS NECK — Delicious Orchards, Route 34, Colts Neck, will host its eighth annual Apple Fest on Sept. 19-20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, on both days. “We are really excited about how great of a response the local community has shown for this family friendly event,” said Chris McDonald, general…

TOP PICK The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program In Cinema Studies, present the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2015. Showcasing new international films, American independent features, experimental and short subjects, classic revivals, and cutting-edge documentaries, the festival will feature more than 30 film screenings. The 25…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Pet owners should be proactive in protecting their pets before an emergency occurs by creating an action plan, preparing a to-go kit and visiting a new state website that provides tips about how to keep animals safe. FILE PHOTO Most residents know how to prepare for an emergency: have an…

The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence has announced the kickoff of its “180 Day Club” and its officers for 2015-16. The foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to funding grants for items that nurture extraordinary educational experiences for every student in the Millstone Township K-8 School District and are beyond the scope of the…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties observed Hunger Action Day Sept. 3, kicking off a month of efforts to combat hunger and poverty. The FoodBank provides support for 300 area feeding programs, serving 1 in 10 of the residents throughout the two counties through its donation program and…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Allentown Public Library Association will host Trivia Night, a fundraiser to benefit the Allentown branch of the Monmouth County Library System. Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Upper Freehold Township. The Allentown Public Library Association…