Category: Examiner News

By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer A landmark operation in the New Jersey standardbred horse racing industry will close its doors on Oct. 1. The operators of the Showplace Farms training center on Route 33, Millstone Township, announced on July 23 that the 140-acre facility will cease operations after 36 years. In a statement posted on…

By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer A restored Bell UH-1D helicopter, more commonly known as a Huey, has a place of honor at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Museum in Holmdel Vietnam War veteran Carl Burns’ essay “Hangar Crew” tells the story of restoring a long-forgotten helicopter that has since found a home at…

UPPER FREEHOLD — A firefighter from the Millstone Township Fire Company was injured while she was battling a blaze in Upper Freehold Township. Officials said firefighter Stephanie Carbin sustained a serious back injury when she fell during the early stages of an incident at 15 Harmony Hill Road on July 20. The New Jersey State…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – After spending about 50 days in the wilderness near the Rocky Mountains, Allentown native Phil Murray remembers admiring the morning scenery the most. “I really enjoyed being in the canyons and waking up and seeing the sun rise over the mountains,” said Murray, 27. “You can see the…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Public hearings concerning the proposed sale of two Monmouth County care centers are scheduled in August. One care center is in Freehold Township and one care center is in Wall Township. After decades of operation by the county, both facilities will be sold by public auction as the county steps…

MILLSTONE — A Millstone Township man was arrested on child pornography-related charges on July 8 after a search warrant was executed at his home, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Andrew J. Cantagallo, 20, was arrested after investigators from the Computer Crimes Unit of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office acted on a CyberTip…

TOP PICK For 77 years, the Middlesex County Fair has been a tradition that brings together thousands of residents for a week of summer fun. Some 85,000 visitors annually explore the county’s rich agricultural heritage, learn a new craft, try a new food, or go on a ride – all in a day’s visit at…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — One Millstone Township resident has a different perspective on a plan that has been put forth to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair the historic Clarksburg Methodist Episcopal Church, Route 524. The church is owned by Millstone Township and is listed on state and national registers of…

By REBECCA CHENG Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee has approved liquor license renewals for three Upper Freehold Township establishments. The committee approved license renewals for Senilline Inc., the Happy Apple Inn and Shree Guru Corporation Inc. during a meeting July 9. Senilline was issued a 2015-16 license for the Gambler Ridge Golf…