Category: Examiner News

MILLSTONE – New Jersey State Police investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding two recent fatal motor vehicle accidents in Millstone Township. Trooper Alina Spies said both accidents occurred in the afternoon — one on June 8 and a second on June 15 — near the intersection of Chambers Road and Stagecoach Road (Monmouth…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer June is designated as the month of the horse in New Jersey, and Fair Winds Farm in Cream Ridge will host an equine event to celebrate. The farm will host an open house 1-4 p.m. June 28 at 74 Red Valley Road, Cream Ridge. Mark Mullen, the owner of Fair…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Three independent candidates promising fiscal responsibility have entered the race for positions in the borough’s government. According to the Monmouth County Clerk of Elections Office, independents Gregory Westfall, Johnna Steinmire and Robert Strovinsky filed petitions by the June 2 deadline and will be listed on the Nov. 3…

What you should know about … Dr. Robert Scharfman of Atlantic Medical Eye Care What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is normally a clear, transparent structure that is located just behind your pupil. Every eye has a lens, just like every camera has a lens. The lens of the eye focuses incoming…

What you should know about … Shelly Leibowitz, managing director of Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel/Shelly’s School for Dogs We Americans love animals; however, we know little about them. We are used to convenience and short cuts. We also believe there’s a perfect dog for everyone. The perfect dog is an enticing fantasy pooch.…

The Allentown High School Class of 2015 will graduate during commencement exercises to be held at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton, on June 19 at 6:30 p.m. The theme of this year’s graduation ceremony is “We’re on Our Way.” There are 321 graduates in the Class of 2015. The valedictorian, Varun Jane,…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — It is taking longer for the Monmouth County Engineering Department to move forward with the construction of a proposed roundabout at Scooter Corner than Millstone Township officials had anticipated. “I was hoping construction would start in the summer or fall of 2015,” Mayor Bob Kinsey said. “My understanding is…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is working to raise awareness about the issues of drug and alcohol abuse in those two communities. Alliance coordinator Debbie Minnick, who is a certified drug and alcohol counselor, said she has seen the alliance move in a positive…

What you should know about … MRI of head/neck What is an MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging is a state-of-the-art technology that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to show detailed pictures from within the body. Used most commonly to show the brain, spine, and joints, this painless technique also helps to uncover tumors or…