Category: Examiner News
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Two Monmouth County horse farms cleared from threat of neurologic equine herpes
The Department of Agriculture has lifted quarantines at two horse farms in Colts Neck. Horse movement into and out of Overbrook Farm and Tourelay Farm had been restricted sinceApril 14 due to an equine herpes outbreak, according to a press release from the Department ofAgriculture. An investigation found six horses at one of the farms…
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Freehold class of 1991 preparing to reunite
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The year was 1991. Patrick Kendrick played quarterback for the Freehold High School Colonials. Stacey Tetto was crowned homecoming queen and Matt Nichter was elected class president. If any of this sounds familiar and jolts a memory, Freehold High School graduate Carey Shutzer Snyder is looking for…
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Gov. touches upon many issues in talk
Christie lambastes Legislature, sick time payouts and judge during visit to Manalapan BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer MANALAPAN — “Get to work!” was the message that Republican Gov. Chris Christie was sending to a Democratic-controlled state Legislature which to date has approved five of 20 bills the governor claims will help relieve the burden being placed…
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Medical marijuana plan appears to be on hold
State attorney general is asking federal govt. to clarify certain issues BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Don’t make plans to buy medical marijuana on Route 33 in Manalapan in the very near future. The state’s plan to license and operate a medical marijuana dispensary in a commercial complex on Route 33 west near the…
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2 freeholders seek ouster of all Brookdale trustees
Curley: Others should follow lead of Howard Birdsall and resign from panel BY ANDREW DAVISON With the resignation of Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees Chairman Howard Birdsall announced last week, Monmouth County Freeholders John Curley andAmy Mallet are calling for more change at the county college. “It’s time for all of the board members…
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Searching for Sarah Townsend
Family offers $10,000 reward for information leading to AHS student’s safe return BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Allentown High School senior Sarah Townsend has been missing since May 9. The 18-year-old varsity lacrosse and field hockey player left her home in Florence in Burlington County at approximately 7 a.m. that morning. Her family believed that…
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Avon-by-the-Sea: Modern amenities couched in Victorian charm
White beaches, beautiful boardwalk, waterfront dining draw visitors year-round BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Avon boardwalk A s the warm weather approaches, gather with family and friends and explore the historic and delightful town of Avon-by-the-Sea. This tiny Monmouth County borough, 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia, is packed with personality and is surrounded…
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Upside down American flag causes distress
In response, Turkish American Community Center invites public to flag-raising ceremony May 14 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Hanging the United States flag upside down is an official signal of distress. It is not meant to be and is not officially recognized as any type of disrespect when so displayed for the right reasons. Protestors…
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Chase Archbald (l) and Liam Granaghan play with blocks at Kiddie Academy in Upper Freehold on May 6. This Kiddie Academy was recently recognized as first in its class for curriculum, customer service and innovation by the Kiddie Academy franchise system. For the story, see page 8. JEFF GRANIT staff
