Category: Examiner News

  • Walkers sought to help improve lives of N.J. residents with hearing loss

    New Jersey residents of all ages are invited to join the Garden State Walk4Hearing to support New Jersey residents with hearing loss. The 5K walk, sponsored by The Hearing Loss Association of New Jersey (HLANJ), will take place at Mercer County Park West in West Windsor on Oct. 15. Anyone interested in hearing loss is…

  • Fair becomes another source of contention for U.F., Allentown

    Perceived interference with Freedom Fest could result in Harvest Fest scrutiny BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Eddie Barley, of Reithoffer Shows Inc., prepares to climb the tower to assemble the Ferris wheel for the Freedom Fest State Fair at Reed Park in Upper Freehold on July 8. The fair will run through July 17. JEFF GRANIT…

  • Millstone officials blast mailer for ‘irresponsible’ journalism

    Committeeman calls piece about house near collapse ‘completely misinformed’ BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A story that appeared in a local publication about a dilapidated house on Perrineville Road raised the ire of Mayor Nancy Grbelja and other members of the governing body. The article “What’s the Story?” appeared in the latest edition of…

  • Millstone Township votes to approve 2011 municipal budget

    Average household will pay $55 more in municipal taxes BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The Millstone Township Committee has adopted a $6.1 million budget for 2011-12. The budget passed in a 4-0 vote at the July 6 meeting. Deputy Mayor Michael Kuczinski was absent. The town will collect $1.7 million in property taxes to support the…

  • Custard The Dragon, Big Jim win Meadowlands Pace heats

    $1 million final is Saturday Hoosier Cup winner Custard The Dragon and New Jersey Classic winner Big Jim won their respective $50,000 eliminations and earned starting berths in the $1 million Meadowlands Pace on Saturday. As elimination winners, their connections had their pick of post positions when they were drawn on July 12. The top…

  • Monmouth County fair offers family entertainment

    From hip-hop to big band, entertainment at the Monmouth County Fair has a different flavor each night. Hip-hop 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…

  • County beaches rate high for water quality

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer A n extremely dry summer in 2010 not only pleased beachgoers, but also beach activists, who credited last summer’s dry spell for high marks for water quality at local beaches in an annual water quality report released two weeks ago . Sandy Hook-based ocean advocacy group Clean Ocean Action convened a…

  • Dental care pays dividends in overall health

    Postponing checkups can have serious consequences, hygienist warns BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Dental hygienist Deborah Locke, of Marlboro, chats with a patient at the office of Dr. William Moskowitz and Dr. Ryan Pannorfi in Aberdeen. Locke is passionate about getting out the message on the importance of dental hygiene and checkups. ERIC SUCAR staff While the…

  • U.F. plans to spend over $1.2M on park development

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Although some members of the governing body questioned the need for certain items, the Township Committee unanimously approved a $1.7 million bond ordinance. The spending allotted for in the July 7 bond ordinance includes $41,087 for the Department of Public Works to acquire a mower, street signs and…