Category: Examiner News
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Vote for governor gets final approval
The New Jersey Board of State Canvassers met on Dec. 1 and certified the ballots cast in the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election, as required by law. Republican Chris Christie was certified as the winner of the gubernatorial election in New Jersey with 1,174,445 votes, to Democrat Jon S. Corzine’s 1,087,731 votes. The members to the…
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Male students walk to end violence against women
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at Monmouth U part of global initiative BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Thirty male students strapped on stilettos, slipped on pumps and paraded along a mile-long path at Monmouth University to take part in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes campaign. The Nov. 4 walk, attended by an…
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Consumer tips for the holiday season
Credit cards and gift certificates are the gift of choice for many people during the holiday season. If you will be purchasing a gift card or planning to redeem one, the Monmouth County Department of Consumer Affairs has some timely reminders to help you make the best use of your holiday dollars this season. Redeem…
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Dec. 13 all-ages show at Pony will benefit Samaritan Center
Greater Media wants to fuel the holiday spirit by providing good music and a way to help the hungry at Greater Media’s Good Samaritan Holiday Bash to be held Dec. 13 at the Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. Proceeds and nonperishable food donations will benefit the Samaritan Center, a food pantry headquartered in…
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Tough and tattooed, Rescue Ink bikers take on animal abusers
Rescue group known for street smarts, big hearts BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer They ride motorcycles and may have more tattoos than they do fingers and toes, but the guys from Rescue Ink are softies when it comes to animals. Artwork created by rescued dogs went up for auction at Freehold Raceway on Dec. 5…
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Master gardener signups accepted
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Master Gardener program is accepting applications for 2010. The deadline to apply is Jan. 4. Master Gardeners are experts in all things related to home gardening in Monmouth County. After completing classroom and hands-on training, Master Gardeners share their knowledge with others by conducting garden lectures, demonstrations, school and community…
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Offer a destination on the farmland byway
UPPER FREEHOLD — Make a scenic vista suggestion for travelers on the historic farmland byway. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will hold a public meeting about the Upper Freehold Township Historic Farmland Byway at 7 p.m. on Dec. 10 in the Upper Freehold Township Municipal building. Local residents, officials and business owners are…
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A night to aid child battling with leukemia
Young entertainer from Millstone to perform BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Performances by talented young singers and musicians, as well as a dinner, are included in A Night for Gabriel, a fundraiser for Gabriel Garcia, a 4-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W.…
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Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra to play holiday concert
The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, based in the West Windsor-Plainsboro area, will present its holiday concert on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, at the corner of Scudders Mill and Schalks Crossing roads. This concert marks Bravura’s two-year anniversary. The orchestra is comprised of approximately 50 musicians…
