Category: Examiner News

TOP PICK Jasmine Kyle This spring, “pirates” will invade the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, vying for the services of future hero of England, Francis Drake. A cast of 80 colorful characters will grace the streets and stages of this year’s event, to be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6-7 in Bordentown, rain or shine. Returning…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent By a margin of one vote, the Township Committee in Millstone granted a temporary extension to the operator of Buck Mining and Materials, Pine Hill Road. The committee took the action at its meeting on May 20. Voting in favor of a motion to grant an operating extension for two weeks…

Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, hosted the New Jersey State History Fair on May 9. At top, Jim Stuyvesant talks about nine-pin bowling. Bottom left, Charlie Zahm, portraying a Civil War musician, entertains the crowd. Bottom right, Dave Gray of the Wheelmen explains his ride-along bicycle — a vehicle that has no pedals and is propelled…

Christine Hanlon Christine Giordano Hanlon has been confirmed as the Monmouth County clerk by the New Jersey Senate. “The nearly two months I served as acting county clerk have been incredible,” Hanlon said. “Being the county clerk is an honor, and I look forward to continuing to work hard for the residents of Monmouth County.”…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer An armed police officer takes up a position on the roof of a school at the Upper Freehold Regional School District complex on High Street, Allentown, on May 22. Officers were responding to a report of an armed individual on the roof of Allentown High School. Police said the report…

UPPER FREEHOLD — The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host Bike Night 5:30-9 p.m. June 3 at the Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Cream Ridge. “This is the second time we are holding this event at the golf course, but the first time with their new restaurant, The…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Scores of goats and sheep have been removed from a Millstone Township farm following the issuance of a court order that was imposed on the residents who live at the property. The removal of the animals came several weeks after a municipal judge directed Christopher Vaccaro and Tina…

ALLENTOWN — Garden and art lovers are in for a special treat in June when the Allentown Garden Club and the Allentown Art Guild partner on the Hidden Gardens Tour. The tour, which is offered every two years, offers rare glimpses into area residents’ most exquisite private gardens, according to a press release. The 2015…

FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold has announced that its popular singing contest, Freehold Idol, is back for its ninth season and is now presented by iPlay America, Freehold Township. Talented individuals from throughout the region will begin to entertain audiences and vie for first-place bragging rights at 7:30 p.m. June 3 outdoors at the Monmouth County…