Category: Examiner News

  • Upside down American flag causes distress

    In response, Turkish American Community Center invited public to flag-raising ceremony BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The American flag flies upside down in front of the Turkish American Community Center in Manalapan on May 9. Hanging the United States flag upside down is an official signal of distress. It is not meant to be and…

  • DNA necklace fashion trend in Millstone traced back to origin

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Girl Scout Samantha Giffen, 16, of Millstone, teaches other Scouts how to extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as part of her project to earn the Gold Award, the highest honor bestowed on a Girl Scout. MILLSTONE — Samantha Giffen wanted more girls to see the fun in science, so she started…

  • From household pet to ‘paws’itively famous

    National animal talent scout provides training tips during the Jersey Fresh event BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Dogs wait with their owners to audition for Dawn Wolfe, an animal talent scout, during the Jersey Fresh at the Horse Park of New Jersey on May 15. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Does your pet have star qualities? Dawn Wolfe, a…

  • Get a ‘Taste of Bradley Beach’ Saturday with food, crafts, music

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Bradley Beach boardwalk The charm of a seaside town is proudly shown in Bradley Beach. With a stretch of beach neighboring Ocean Grove andAvon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach has a long history dating back to the 17th century. According to borough history, in the early part of the 20th century Bradley Beach became…

  • State approves lease for Monmouth Park

    Developer to take over operation of racetrack by June 1 BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Live horseracing will continue at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport for the foreseeable future, following Gov. Chris Christie’s approval of a lease agreement between the state and developer Morris Bailey. The agreement, which will take effect June 1, gives Bailey…

  • Gov. names members of education task force

    Gov. Chris Christie has appointed a group of New Jerseyans to serve on the Education Transformation Task Force, which was created through Executive Order No. 58 on April 4. According to a press release from the governor’s office, the task force will examine ways to eliminate burdensome regulations so that New Jersey’s educators will be…

  • New training facility fuses martial arts with personal development

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Instructor Tony Silva, 24, Howell, recently opened Fusion Martial Arts in Millstone. The personal development facility offers blended martial arts programs. MILLSTONE — The path to personal development can be meliorated with martial arts. Practicing martial arts can help a person build confidence, gain respect, implement self-discipline, get fit and…

  • Breeders, trainers see privatization as leg up for horse industry

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Gov. Chris Christie signed two agreements last week that could help transform the state’s horseracing industry. Christie approved an agreement on May 12 allowing Jeff Gural, owner of the Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs racetracks in New York, to take over the Meadowlands Racetrack. That same day, the governor also approved…

  • Local Kiddie Academy shines in the franchise system

    Upper Freehold location receives awards for best practices in three categories BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Gavin Normand (l) and Kaitlyn Eng cook up some fun at the Kiddie Academy in Upper Freehold on May 6. JEFF GRANIT staff The Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold has been recognized as first in its class for curriculum,…