Category: Examiner News

  • Rabbi Shmuley to speak about his Vatican visit

    International television and radio personality and bestselling author Rabbi Shmuley Boteach will speak about his recent meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at a presentation to be held on May 6 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The free 7 p.m. lecture is part of the library system’s month-long lineup of events…

  • UFRSD awaits word on depth of new cuts

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Upper Freehold and Allentown officials have until May 19 to determine a total school budget and supporting tax levy. The governing bodies started looking over Upper Freehold Regional School District’s budget documentation last week after voters defeated the proposal to raise $19.1 million in taxes to support a $37.9 million…

  • in service •••

    Air Force Airman Robert J. Welle, son of Steven and Tracy Welle of Allentown, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen…

  • County library system has no tax hike in ’10

    There will be no tax increase for the Monmouth County Library System this year, following a review by county administration and finance officials. According to a press release, Monmouth County Administrator Teri O’Connor and Finance Director Craig R. Marshall met with Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry and several library commissioners on April 16 to work…

  • Expect delays on I-195 in Upper Freehold

    UPPER FREEHOLD — A smoother and safer I-195 is in the works, but expect traffic delays first. The N.J. Department of Transportation (NJDOT) started a pavement improvement project April 30 that will resurface I- 195 eastbound and westbound in Upper Freehold Township and Robbinsville. “This project will create a smoother and safer road for motorists,”…

  • County to act on new deer management plan May 10

    On April 29 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners released the Monmouth County Park System’s “Deer Management Program Annual Report.” The report, prepared by park system staff, contains information about the program as administered by the park system during the 2009- 10 deer hunting season and staff recommendations for the 2010-11 season. A complete…

  • Millstone showcases its top talents

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer From left: Megan and Hunter Stahley perform a ventriloquism act during the “Millstone’s Got Talent” show at the Millstone Performing Arts Center on May 1. Fiore Masci and sons Josh and Brett (not pictured) perform the Kiss song “Wanna Rock and Roll All Night.” Olivia Kleinberg showcases her pogo stick…

  • Horse show now Jersey fresh and family-friendly

    Event at Horse Park of New Jersey May 6-9 The Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event has taken a new approach to this year’s competition to offer familyfriendly activities throughout the weekend. Admission to the May 6-9 event at the Horse Park of New Jersey is free on Thursday and Friday and $20 per carload on Saturday…

  • Vietnam Remembrance Day May 7

    The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will hold its annual New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day ceremony on May 7 at 11 a.m. May 7 was created by legislation in 1991 as a unique day in New Jersey to honor all those who served in the military during the Vietnam Era from 1959 to…