Category: Examiner News

TOP PICK Presented by actor Danny Aiello, “The Italian Chicks” opens its East Coast tour on May 31 at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. It is a one-night-only comedy and song event that kicks off the group’s tour. “The Italian Chicks” is a two-hour comedy revue variety show with a focus on family,…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Country artist Dierks Bentley sings to a sold-out crowd at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. The venue is among several in New Jersey that have welcomed country artists and their growing fan base in the Garden State. MARK R. SULLIVAN New Jersey may be known for being stronger than the…

PLUMSTED — Reindancer Therapeutic Riding Center is giving children ages 6- 18 and collegiate riders the chance to win a free week at one of three summer horseback riding camps. The riding center at 31 Archertown Road will hold a free drawing for the camp experience, open now through June 19.. One entry will be…

TOP PICK More than three dozen of the area’s best food trucks will converge on Monmouth Park for three days of food, fun and racing. The Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival will be held May 23-25 at the Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. The participating food trucks include Ahh! La Cart, Amanda’s Bananas, Betty’s Icebox,…

MILLSTONE — Members of the United States armed forces who died while serving the nation will be honored in Millstone Township on Memorial Day, May 25. Several hundred people are expected to line the parade route as the community hosts its annual Memorial Day parade, according to William Nurko, who chairs the Millstone Township Veterans…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Korean War veteran Richard Pender says veterans were called upon to serve their country and did so out of necessity. His American Legion post seeks new ways to recognize their service each Memorial Day. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR To some people, Memorial Day is a nice day off from work…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has retained a real estate firm to assist in the sale of the county’s two nursing homes to a private operator. The freeholders passed a resolution hiring Marcus and Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, Chicago, to guide the county through the process of…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A veteran receives a medal recognizing his service to the nation during ceremonies marking Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day on May 7. State military awards were presented to nearly four dozen veterans for their service in World War II and Vietnam. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL MCMAHON The afternoon sun beat…

UPPER FREEHOLD — The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host Bike Night 2015 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 Cream Ridge Golf Course, but the first time with their…