Category: Examiner News

  • Family bicycle fundraiser set

    On Oct. 1, the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Long Branch and New Brunswick, in conjunction with the Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will launch a new event — Ride for the Ronald Mc- Donald House, with special guest Ronald McDonald. This family friendly bicycle event, presented by IOA Insurance Office of…

  • Experience colonial life at Covenhoven

    Monmouth County Historical Association invites the public to visit the Covenhoven House on Oct. 1 for hearth cooking and tinsmith demonstrations . Visitors to the site between noon and 4 p.m. will be invited to sample treats made on the hearth by cook Susan Luczu. In addition, craftsman Jerry Smith will demonstrate the art of…

  • Clothing drive will help raise funds for children in Africa

    Sylvia’s Children has partnered with Starbucks to help children in Africa. The nonprofit organization based in Holmdel is conducting a clothing drive at 11 Starbucks locations in Central New Jersey. Donations can be dropped off at participating Starbucks locations in Middletown, Marlboro, Matawan, Manalapan, Edison, Union, Westfield, East Brunswick, New Brunswick, North Brunswick and Piscataway…

  • Countdown to ‘Supernova’ begins

    Area residents ‘bursting with talent’ sought for show BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — A stellar explosion is about to take place. Artistic director and producer Rose Kleinberg is reaching for the stars with her latest production. Her “Supernova” is set to go off at 4 p.m. Nov. 5, and the search for area…

  • JCP&L head: Communications ‘failed’ during Hurricane Irene

    Downed trees, flooded roads added to challenge of restoring power to 750,000+ customers BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer When more than 750,000 customers were left in the dark after Hurricane Irene, the president of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) said the company could have done a better job of shedding light on the situation…

  • Moms recognize firefighters’ daily efforts

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone firefighters are willing to sacrifice their lives to save others. Both the township’s career and volunteer firefighters knowingly take this risk, which is why local mothers showered them with recognition on Sept. 11. “Being recognized by any organization is an honor and to be recognized by the MOMS Club,…

  • Welcome autumn in the historic village of Allentown

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer For the past 28 years, thousands of people have gathered in downtown Allentown to celebrate the advent of autumn. The annual Allentown Fall Festival beckons both residents and visitors to welcome autumn to the village while exploring its historic buildings and homes, antique and specialty shops, parks and restaurants. This…

  • Mayor believes township and residents can better prepare for emergencies

    Offices moved due to flooding will remain in new municipal building permanently BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEEHOLD — Be prepared. That was a message Mayor Lorisue Horsnall Mount stressed during an examination of the township’s and residents’ response to Hurricane Irene. At the Sept. 15 Township Committee meeting, Mount said that people who live…

  • ‘Run for the Fallen’ to honor those killed in Iraq, Afghanistan

    Relay team to cover one mile for each fallen service member in run from Cape May to Vet. Memorial HOLMDEL — A team of active-duty and reserve airmen and soldiers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, along with a team of wounded veterans, will embark on a 154- mile journey to honor every New Jersey service member…