Category: Examiner News

To some, summer is the most enjoyable time of year, marked by shorter hours at the office and family vacations. For kids, summer is a time when homework is set aside in favor of rest and relaxation. As enjoyable as summer can be, there are many people who, come the end of August, are glad…

A trip to the beach is an enjoyable way to spend a day.With warm waves lapping at your feet and a good book to enjoy, hours relaxing at the seaside tend to pass by quite quickly. While such days are often comfortable and relaxing, if you aren’t careful, you may be putting yourself at risk…

By Fiola Sowemimo, M.D. Depending on your age and activity level, the body needs different nutrients during different cycles of life in order to do its job.Whether you’re preparing meals for young children or a more seasoned adult eating for health and disease prevention, nutrition contributes a great deal to your overall health. Unfortunately, the…

Area residents were among the recipients of Monmouth County’s 2015 Preservation Awards. The Monmouth County Historical Commission presented the awards to individuals and groups who have engaged in successful preservation and restoration projects on their own. The winning projects reflect the preservation movement and restoration of historic sites in the county, according to a press…

TOP PICK The 25th annual Oceanfest, a family-friendly celebration, will take place 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, rain or shine. The annual Independence Day celebration takes place along the half-mile stretch of the Long Branch Oceanfront Promenade from Pier Village north to Seven President’s Park. Oceanfest offers something for everyone — delicious food, original crafts,…

FRANK GALIPO Master Gardener Larry Cier works in the Millstone Community Garden, Millstone Township, tending a plot of land from which food will be donated to organizations that feed the hungry. See story, page 4.

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Several days after grafitti at Abate Park, Charleston Springs Road, Millstone Township, was painted over by municipal employees, another incident of vandalism at the park was reported. Township Committeeman Fiore Masci said he is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Parlin Gressitt, left, practices signing with Phoebe Gartside during an American Sign Language program at the Middletown Township Public Library on June 27. Gartside, a senior at Middletown High School South, founded the program along with classmate Sarah Maggipinto to teach the basics of signing, which could become a…

More than 2,000 people attended the Win & Wine Weekend/Chocolate Festival at Monmouth Park on June 27 and 28. Attendees sampled wine from local wineries and desserts from area vendors. The event was sponsored by Greater Media Newspapers. Bottom left: Michael and Dawn Russell of Staten Island are ready for wine tasting. Bottom right: Alexis…