Category: Examiner News

By KAYLA MARSH Staff Writer The “Wish You Were Here” exhibit at the Monmouth County Historical Association, Freehold Borough, features postcards, photographs and memorabilia from around Monmouth County to highlight how summer was celebrated along the shore in days gone by. KAYLA MARSH/STAFF A new exhibit presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association takes a…

MANALAPAN — Locals Bar, 300 Gordons Corner Road, in the Yorktowne shopping center, Manalapan, will host a performance by the Shore Ratz from 9 p.m. to midnight Aug. 14. “We are a classic rock party cover band that plays hits from the 1950s all the way up to today’s music,” said drummer Scott Rosen. Shore…

Thousands upon thousands of sports-related injuries affect children and adults each year. Prevent Blindness estimates that water and pool activities, followed by basketball and then baseball/softball account for more sports-related eye injuries than any other sports. Male athletes are twice as likely to suffer from sports-related eye injuries than female athletes, but all athletes should…

By Joel S. Ross M.D. Mind cognitive impairment (MCI) is a very common ailment of older adults (ages 50 and over). What is MCI? Very simply defined, it is a condition where an individual’s memory is impaired greater for what can be expected for their age. When loved ones tell you the forgetfulness is serious…

TOP PICK Does anything scream summer at the Jersey Shore more than fresh seafood? The Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off will feature several seafood restaurants and eateries from the Jersey Shore. The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 16. Monmouth Park celebrates the best the ocean has…

Gov. Chris Christie has signed A-535, legislation that restores driving privileges for 16-year-old permit holders of a New Jersey agricultural driver’s license, allowing these teenagers to operate farm equipment and vehicles on their family farms without adult supervision. “Agriculture strengthens a way of life for farming families in our communities, provides access to Jersey Fresh…

MILLSTONE — The Township Committee has adopted two ordinances providing for road improvements. Millstone Township Mayor Bob Kinsey said the first ordinance appropriates $900,000 for the 2015 road improvement program and provides for the issuance of $741,000 in bonds or notes of the township to finance the majority of the work. The improvements will include…

MILLSTONE — A pair of young women from Millstone Township have each earned their Girl Scout Gold Award. Kiran Sinha and Jenna Beth Wincek were honored by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore on June 3 at the Woodlake Country Club, Lakewood, during an event sponsored by the New Jersey Education Association. “Earning the…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Jamesy Raffone A local foundation has partnered with the Yahoo! Sports Radio Network in a bid to bring attention to a little boy’s battle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Raffone family of Manalapan announced that its JAR of Hope foundation is now associated with Yahoo’s “Go For The 2 With Host…