Category: Examiner News

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent A photograph of the late Ellen Osborn was on display during a candlelight vigil that was held at the Millstone Township Middle School on Aug. 19. Osborn, who died on Aug. 13, taught at the middle school for 14 years. More than 350 people gathered at the candlelight vigil to pay…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee has scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m. Sept. 3 to consider the adoption of an ordinance that proposes the hiring of a fire superintendent and a fire official. Those officials would work with the Hope Fire Company, which serves Upper Freehold and Allentown.…

REGIONAL INTEREST MANALAPAN — Three of the thousands of people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will be remembered at the 14th annual Walk with Joe on Sept. 12. Michele Cleary, a spokeswoman for the event, said the memorial 5-kilometer walk is dedicated to the memory of Patrick “Joe”…

ALLENTOWN – A nonprofit organization based in Allentown wants to help out when individuals face a difficult situation in life. Toward that end, the Give Back Foundation will host a fundraiser in the fall. At 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, the foundation will open the doors at the New Egypt Elks Club, 105 Lakewood Road, New…

The Downtown Concert Series at St. Peter’s Church, 33 Throckmorton Street, Freehold, will launch its sixth season with internationally acclaimed musicians who continue to enthrall audiences. Kicking off the series on Sept. 26 will be cellist Joshua Roman, who has earned national renown for his performance of a wide-ranging repertoire and his commitment to communicating…

CentraState Healthcare Foundation will host its 14th annual multiple sclerosis fundraiser, “An Evening in the Vineyards,” from 7-10 p.m. Sept. 18 at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Proceeds will support the Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center, which is now the largest and most comprehensive MS center…

TOP PICK The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival will be held noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 29 on The Great Lawn on the Boardwalk in Long Branch. The festival features live performances by jazz and blues musicians from the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation. Exotic and regional New Jersey food, crafter and sponsor…

MANALAPAN — JAR of Hope philanthropy has confirmed that Guinness World Records will be on hand on Aug. 23 when the foundation attempts to become the new world record holder for most people doing push-ups at one time, a mark that currently stands officially at 615 people. The event is open to the public. “Having…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer All-day family fun will be at hand when a parade and festival spotlighting horses and New Jersey’s open space comes to town. The fourth annual Open Space Pace will take place on Sept. 19 at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, Freehold. The free event, which seeks to raise awareness about open…