Category: Examiner News

  • Teen takes over gym class; teaches dodgeball all day

    Student teacher for a day also learns physical education is not all fun and games BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Sixty students shrieked with delight in a game of dodgeball. Sneakers squeaked as seventhgraders maneuvered to avoid getting tagged. Laughter echoed around the room as the small plastic balls bounced off bodies. Physical Education teacher…

  • Preserved land in Roosevelt torn up by ATVs

    Borough Council ready to take vandals to court BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The Roosevelt Borough Council will file complaints against anyone illegally riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on municipal property. At the May 10 meeting, a New Jersey State Police trooper advised the council on how to take legal action against those riding illegally. Councilman Kirk…

  • House tour planned in Freehold

    The Freehold Borough Historic Preservation Commission will hold its second annual Historic Freehold House Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26. The tour will feature 10 homes in the borough that are noted for their charm, architecture and individual qualities that make them interesting and unique, according to Muriel J. Smith, general chairwoman…

  • First aid for Fido; CPR for kitty

    Red Cross partners with local vet to offer animal lifesaving skills BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer More pet owners in the Millstone area have the confidence and skills necessary to save their pet’s life in an emergency. Stacey Rebello (l), a veterinarian from NorthStar Vets in Millstone, and MarieAnne Cocolicchio, of the Jersey Coast Chapter…

  • Millstone to remember those who sacrificed their lives

    “Their Sacrifice – Our Freedom” is the theme for this year’s Millstone Township Memorial Day parade. Millstone’s annual parade will be held Monday, May 31. Parade start time is 10 a.m., rain or shine. The parade starts from the Clarksburg post office, located on Route 524/Stagecoach Road, and ends at the veterans memorial next to…

  • New Egypt Relay for Life continues fight vs. cancer

    Participants will gather at high school track on weekend of May 22-23 BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent The New Egypt Relay for Life will kick off its ninth annual two-day event to fight cancer with a cancer survivors’ luncheon at noon and opening ceremonies slated for 2 p.m. May 22 at New Egypt High School, Plumsted.…

  • Family gives back in honor of those who saved daughter’s life

    Wishbows to host Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser at Laurita Winery on May 21 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Thanks to Dr. Douglas Cipkala and his staff, Rebecca Wishbow has lived cancer free for three and a half years. The 20-year-old, who was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in the fall of…

  • Rescue Ridge fundraiser will help save dogs, cats

    BBQ, Baskets and Beach Ball Bash set for the Headliner BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Man’s best friend can be counted on to provide unconditional love, affection and devotion with no strings attached. All he requires in return is some of the above, plus food, exercise and maybe a hearty belly rub now and then.…

  • Park system offers fun in the summer

    Summertime is in bloom and the Monmouth County Park System invites area residents to enjoy all the season has to offer during the following free events: Lacemaking Demonstration, 1-3 p.m. June 5 at Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Explore June Bugs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5-6 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center,…