Category: Examiner News

  • Tribute to Bob Dylan at county library

    A collection of Bob Dylan memorabilia is on display at Manalapan library. JEFF GRANIT staff A n exhibit that pays tribute to one of the icons of rock and roll has opened at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Old Bridge resident Mel Prussack has brought his tribute to Bob Dylan to…

  • Ducky Derby at Allaire village

    On Aug. 13 from 1-4 p.m. (rain date is Aug. 14), the Historic Village at Allaire will be hosting the sixth annual “Ducky Derby.” This year there are three ways to participate in the Ducky Derby. For corporate sponsors and adults, there will be five heat races and the winners of those five races will…

  • ‘Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding’ says ‘I Do’ to New Jersey

    “Tony n’Tina’s Wedding,” the hit Off- Broadway dinner comedy, will play the Bella Vista Country Club, 100 School Road East, Marlboro, onAug. 13 at 7 p.m. “Tony n’Tina’s Wedding” is the original interactive comedy hit where audience members play the roles of “invited guests” at a hilarious wedding ceremony. The evening begins with the nuptials,…

  • Volunteers needed to aid violence victims

    Beginning in October, 180-Turning Lives Around (180), a private nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence, will be conducting a training course for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers. Applications are being accepted for the program and interviews will begin shortly. The volunteer advocates with 180’s DVRT program are civilian members of the…

  • Clearwater Festival in Asbury Park Aug. 20

    The 2011 Clearwater Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of the earth’s resources with live music, food, fun and environmental exhibits, rolls into shady Sunset Park inAsbury Park on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Clearwater Festival is sponsored by the nonprofit New Jersey Friends of Clearwater, founded in…

  • Millstone’s Xtreme Machines will give away Kawasaki Ninja sport bike

    The grand finale to Kawasaki’s “Good Times Sales Event” summer promotion will hit close to home next month, when two dealers in Monmouth County give away a new Kawasaki Ninja 250R sport bike. Anyone wishing to enter the giveaway drawing will have to visit a participating dealership and ask for a free “ticket to win.”…

  • U.F. officials say fair feedback has been positive thus far

    Mayor says U.F. would consider hosting fair at Reed Park again BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Freedom Fest State Fair has come and gone. While the organizer claims the event had no effect on neighboring residents, town officials are still waiting to hear if there are any complaints. Upper Freehold residents in the…

  • Smith proposal would create Lyme advisory committee

    Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has announced the introduction of a bill he wrote to combat Lyme disease. Smith is the sponsor of the measure, H.R. 2557, which would support federal efforts concerning Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. Smith co-chairs the House Lyme Disease Caucus with Frank…

  • Illegal fireworks burn house down, sparking new law

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Township Committee is serious about stopping the problem of illegal fireworks in the municipality. At the July 20 meeting, the governing body discussed an ordinance to curb the illicit use of fireworks. Mayor Nancy Grbelja said this is not just an issue on the fourth of July, but…