Category: Examiner News

  • Prostate cancer support group meets

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The CentraState prostate cancer support group provides education and support for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sponsored by the CentraState Healthcare System and the American Cancer Society, the group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the Health Awareness Center in the Star and…

  • Three plans put forward for soccer field restrooms

    One plan involves concession stand for soccer, lacrosse teams BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Some changes may have to be made to a proposed project at the Mark Harbourt Soccer Complex, as the architect’s estimates for the work have come in higher than anticipated. The township’s construction official, Ron Gafgen, who is…

  • Students play Santa to children at shelter

    Shop classes make wooden toys for disadvantaged children BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Allentown High School’s wood shop looked more like Santa Claus’ workshop last week. Allentown High School student Dan Wolek, 17, sands a wooden train car on Dec. 22 that he made during shop class for a child who will spend the holiday…

  • Arts groups press state to make good on grants

    BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Representatives of area arts organizations say the freezing of $14 million in state grants as a result of Nee Jersey’s budget crisis has created a financial emergency for the arts that will trickle down to local economies. Numa Sasselin, chief executive officer of the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, explained…

  • Woman’s best friend and lifesaver

    Golden retriever helped detect cancer and nurse owner back to health BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer If there is a heaven, Brandy is resting at God’s feet. More than a friend, confidante and giver of unconditional love, the golden retriever was a lifesaver. Owner Donna Rice, of Millstone, may not have detected that she had…

  • Catch the geocaching wave

    High-tech hide-and-seek game happening locally and around the world BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The treasure hunt is on, and seekers are being led to a spot along the Roosevelt Woodland Trail. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt being played throughout the world by outdoor explorers. To play, participants need a global positioning system (GPS)…

  • School-use fee talks continue

    Travel team would request refund if twp. gets free or reduced-fee facility use BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Millstone Township recreation programs can continue using the schools while the Board of Education discusses facility-use fees with the governing body. Deputy Mayor Robert Kinsey and Committeeman Fiore Masci met with representatives of the Board of Education…

  • Assistance available at U.F. recycling yard

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Disabled residents who need help throwing recyclables into the Dumpsters at the recycling yard can ask public works officials for assistance. At the Dec. 17 Township Committee meeting, the governing body discussed a letter to the mayor and business administrator regarding handicapped accessibility at the recycling yard.…

  • Twp. seeks relief from paying to use schools

    BOE says school budget cannot supplement recreation any longer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The weekend snowstorm rendered moot the question of whether Millstone Township’s recreation programs would be able to use the public schools. Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue wrote an email to parents and community members on Dec. 15 reiterating that the…