Category: Examiner News

  • Former POW to speak about experience

    The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host former prisoner of war David I. Drummond’s “A POW’s Story” on July 23 at 1 p.m. at the Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center, Holmdel. Drummond, a resident of Manalapan, will share his personal account of capture and survival as a POW during the Vietnam War.…

  • ‘Acts of God’ could cost borough $50K

    Lightning strike and hit-and-run create need for emergency spending BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Two recent incidents could cost Allentown up to $50,000 in repairs. At the July 12 Borough Council meeting, the governing body authorized emergency spending of up to $10,000 to pay for repairs to a damaged fire hydrant on High Street and up…

  • Teens urged to be better drivers during safety summit

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer PISCATAWAY — Who would have thought pee, puke and period are three words that could save someone’s life? Cara Filler spoke about the tragic death of her identical twin sister, Mairin, the day after their 18th birthday, more than 16 years ago. She told hundreds of students, parents and advisers…

  • Founder’s vision for feeder program becomes a reality

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Children watch coaches demonstrate wrestling moves during Millstone Township’s summer instructional wrestling program at Wagner Farm Park on July 7. FRANK GALIPO Mat time and experience are essential to the development of a wrestler, and Millstone grapplers have a wealth of both. In the early 1990s, the township didn’t have…

  • Play will open with benefit for Rose’s Fund and MCSPCA

    FREEHOLD — Center Players will present “Sylvia,” an adult comedy about a love triangle between a middle-aged man, the dog he adopts and his surprised and perplexed wife. The production includes an opening night fundraiser to benefit two animal loving organizations: Rose’s Fund for Animals and the Monmouth County SPCA. “Sylvia” was written by A.R.…

  • One man’s curiosity is another woman’s prosperity

    Local resident’s research into farm results in Lily Livingston’s induction into hall of fame Above: Lily Livingston (1865- 1945), who once owned and operated what was known as the Rancocas Stud Farm on Route 537, was inducted into the Canadian Racing Hall of Fame on May 27. Left: The former Rancocas Stud Farm in the…

  • Flight medic from Roosevelt saved wounded soldiers under direct fire

    Army honors Sgt. John F. Rindt III with Combat Medical Badge BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Sgt. John F. Rindt III (r), a flight medic from Roosevelt, received the Combat Medical Badge for his role in saving five wounded soldiers while under enemy fire in Iraq. ROOSEVELT — Within minutes of a roadside bomb exploding,…

  • Roosevelt considers closing portion road

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — The borough will investigate the feasibility of closing North Valley Road at the intersection of County Route 571 or making it a one-way street. The discussion was the major item of business at a short regular meeting of the Borough Council on July 11. Councilman Ralph Warnick said that…

  • Monmouth fair offers family entertainment

    From hip-hop to big band, entertainment at the Monmouth County Fair has a different flavor each night. Hiphop dance group Illstyle and Peace Productions kicks off the fun when they take the stage on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Rooted in hip-hop, the group blends an eclectic mix of dance and performance…