Category: Examiner News

  • Former freeholder changes political party affiliation

    Barbara McMorrow joins Freehold Twp. government BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Barbara McMorrow is back on a governing body. McMorrow, who previously served on the Borough Council in Freehold Borough and on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, was expected to be named to a seat on the Freehold Township Committee in Freehold Township…

  • A step back in time to reflect and renew

    Friends of Ye Olde Yellow Meeting House holds 95th anniversary service at historic site BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Baptist hymns wafted over the pastoral setting where Ye Olde Yellow Meeting House seemed posed in another time to welcome visitors into peaceful reflection on Sunday. Bonnie Gunzleman leads the choir during the 95th reunion celebration…

  • Mother’s mission: Help at-risk veterans

    East Brunswick’s Linda Bean tells congressional panel more services are needed BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Last week, Linda Bean was sworn in at a hearing in Washington, D.C., and gracefully advised a congressional panel on how the Veterans Administration can improve treatment resources for veterans. Sgt. Coleman Bean Though this was Bean’s first time…

  • Three men charged in mortgage fraud scheme

    On July 21, detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office charged three men associated with Hawthorne Capital Corporation, a mortgage brokerage company previously operating out of locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Manalapan, with 11 counts of theft by failure to make required disposition of property and one count of identity theft, all second degree…

  • IRS highlights jobs for new graduates

    The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube that is dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS. “Whether you are a veteran or a recent college graduate, the IRS is a great place to work and build a career. The IRS…

  • Gov. withdraws state support for horse racing

    Horse enthusiasts consider privatizing state-owned tracks a death knell for equine industry BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Gov. Chris Christie has decided to drain state support from New Jersey’s horse racing and breeding industry to try to give lifeblood to faltering Atlantic City casinos. Christie gave a press conference at the new Meadowlands Stadium…

  • ‘In My Life’ showcases artwork by John Lennon

    Exhibit in Long Branch commemorates Beatle’s 70th year BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer An exhibit showcasing John Lennon’s lesserknown talent for visual art, titled “In My Life,” will be displayed at Pier Village in Long Branch the weekend of July 30-Aug. 1. “Imagine” ESTATE OF JOHN LENNON/BAG ONE ARTS According to Legacy Productions, “In My…

  • Neighbors vent concerns about mining operations to township

    Twp. Committee reviews mining permit renewals, grants one out of four thus far BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Township mining permits must be renewed every two years. At the July 21 Township Committee meeting, members of the governing body discussed permit renewals and other issues concerning the township’s four mines. Township Engineer Matt Shafai…

  • Allaire Village to host flea market

    The Historic Village at Allaire will present a gigantic flea market fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 (rain date Aug. 1) in the show field at Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. Entrance to the state park is $5 per car. Admission to the flea market is free, as…