Category: Examiner News
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Large garage to go up at home on Charleston Spring Road
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A collector of 1960’s and 1970’s cars received approval to construct a 3,200-square-foot garage at his residence. In a 6-1 vote at the June 23 meeting, the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted Edward Vetter a bulk variance, as the zone has a 900-square-foot building limit. Board member Frank Curcio…
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New K-9 officer joins county Sheriff’s Office
The latest addition to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit is sniffing for something other than explosives. Evan, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is in search of drugs and has been busy since he joined the team. “We welcome this highly trained K-9 to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit,” Sheriff Shaun Golden said.…
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Animal rescue in need of support to continue work
Rabbits, cats, dogs up for adoption at Kind Heart Rescue BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Hooligan, Mikey and Nuggles (top-bottom) are rabbits in need of adoption from Kind Heart Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue in Upper Freehold that may have to close its doors because of a lack of funding. UPPER FREEHOLD — The poor economy…
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Thrills and tradition mix at Freedom Fest Fair
Buy discounted ride and gate admission tickets online BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Freedom Fest State Fair boasts six big days of fun for the entire family at the Horse Park of New Jersey July 6-11. The midway, provided by Reithoffer Shows, will feature thrill rides and a separate kid…
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Young women listen to words of encouragement
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO She has locked up criminals, been Monmouth County’s first female sheriff and is New Jersey’s first lieutenant governor. She is also a law professor, a wife and the mother of three boys — all in all a most impressive role model for young women today. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno recently discussed…
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Young adults seeking summer fun can find it at the library
ALLENTOWN — Teens don’t have to look farther than their local libraries for thrills, artistry and a little mystery this summer. Programs designed especially for teens will be held throughout the summer at many of the Monmouth County Library’s branches. Teens can learn self-defense, create Scrabble jewelry, take a guitar workshop, participate in a Monopoly…
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Pickup truck catches fire in Millstone
Millstone Township firefighters extinguished a truck fire on Pittenger Court in Millstone at 10 p.m. June 19. MILLSTONE — A vehicle caught fire on Pittenger Court. The Millstone Township Fire Department and First Aid Squad responded to 6 Pittenger Court at 10 p.m. on June 19. Millstone firefighters, under the direction of Chief Jim Carbin,…
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History takes center stage for county awards
The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently announced the preservation award winners for 2010 and the winners of the annual fifth grade essay contest. Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry congratulated all of the award winners, particularly the youngsters who wrote about Monmouth County’s history. The 2010 first-place essay winner was Allison Schecher of St. Leo the…
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Work begins on new building for county prosecutor’s office
Construction crews have broken ground for what will be the Monmouth County prosecutor’s new office on Jerseyville Avenue, Freehold Township. The pre-engineered building will be 50 percent larger than the current office space on the third floor of the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold Borough, according to a press release from the county. Moving the…
