Category: Examiner News
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Hunger in America: More families in need
Study: More than half of food bank clients are working poor BYKIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties released findings of a nationwide study during a press conference Feb. 4 that exposes the harsh reality faced by people who are hungry and in need in Monmouth and Ocean counties. According to…
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Carnival delights
Clockwise from top: Elise Camoosa, 8, of Millstone, gets ready to throw a bag of beans in the “Fat Cats” game at the PTO Carnival at the Millstone Township Primary School on Feb. 4. Kids run through the obstacle course. Sisters Olivia (l-r), Emma and Jillian Kleinberg, of Millstone, hope they can pop their balloons…
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Kids marathon registration open
Registration is now open for the Princeton HealthCare Kids Marathon — a 26.2-mile run completed over 10 weeks, culminating in a final, festive sprint on the Princeton University campus. The marathon, presented by the Auxiliary of University Medical Center of Princeton, encourages children to tackle 2.5 miles each week starting March 20 — the first…
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Museum will display rabbi’s memorabilia
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will premier an exhibit featuring a collection of unique and historically significant items of Ocean County resident Sally J. Priesand, the first female rabbi to be ordained in America. Among the memorabilia on display will be letters and photographs, newspaper clippings, paintings, mementos, gifts and other special possessions…
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Register for Meadowlands qualifier
Meadowlands Racetrack will host a qualifying tournament for the 2010 National Harness Handicapping Championship (NHHC) on Feb. 20. The NHHC is the only tournament for harness players to feature a $50,000 prize pool. Players may earn their way into the NHHC through participation in a qualifying tournament at a partner outlet or by direct buy-in.…
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Mothers form a network of support
Chapter of international club forms for Upper Freehold and Allentown mothers BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Local stay-at-home moms are leaving their houses, making new friends and finding playmates for their children. Top: Mothers and their children play together during a meeting of the Upper Freehold/Allentown MOMS Club in Allentown on Feb. 3. Bottom left:…
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Jake Bavarsky portrays John Lennon in teacher Kelsey Plunkett’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Tea” at the Millstone Township Middle School on Jan. 29. Students researched and then dressed as their choice of character from various curriculum disciplines. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Wrestling match helps fund memorial scholarship
Event in memory of 2002 AHS grad Kenneth G. Keim Jr. BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent The boys varsity wrestling teams of Allentown High School (AHS) and Princeton High School (PHS) hit the mats for the Kenneth G. Keim Jr. dedication match Jan. 27 at Allentown with both teams having something to celebrate. Kenneth Keim Jr.…
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Development of busy corner considered
Public to receive more time to comment on Feb. 24 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The Millstone Zoning Board continued a hearing on a development application even though there were problems notifying residents who live within 200 feet of the proposed project. The application is for the retail development of 353 Sweetmans Lane and 232…
