Category: Examiner News
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Two adventurous pooches on the loose
Young writers encouraged to pen where the pups go next BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Casey and Bella have gone to New York, Hollywood and Boston, and most recently, “green.” Where they go next is up to a child’s imagination. Jane Lovascio (l), author of the Casey and Bella children’s book series, and Autumn Varca,…
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Classroom for autistic students considered
Educating students in-district would save money BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer There are potential pros and cons of the Millstone Township School District using federal stimulus money to implement a self-contained classroom for autistic students in grades K-2. The Board of Education has been grappling with whether such a program would attract students from out…
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U.F. extends water service area to fields
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Water service will be extended to include the Mark Harbourt Soccer Complex. At the Nov. 5 Township Committee meeting, the governing body voted 4-0 to pass an ordinance expanding the water service area and amending an agreement with Aqua Water Company to include the 24- acre soccer…
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Yeshiva granted stay to avoid irreparable harm
Judge: Plaintiffs won’t ultimately prevail on appeal BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The yeshiva in Roosevelt will have to reduce its student population to 12 come June, or possibly sooner. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lawrence Lawson, sitting in Freehold Nov. 13, ruled that Yeshiva Me’on Hatorah could continue operating in the Homestead Lane synagogue…
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Changing perspectives over time
Students learn how attitudes toward veterans have changed BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer When Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (D-12th District) was a boy, schools closed for Veterans Day but did not teach students the significance of the holiday. Top: War veterans Richard Brody and Bill Nurko represent the Millstone Township Veterans Memorial Council during the Veterans…
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Moscow Boys Choir to perform in Freehold
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Experience a taste of Russia on Dec. 3 when the Moscow Boys Choir performs at the Freehold Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St. The world famous choir will bring its “Christmas Around the World” concert tour to the church in Freehold Borough in its only New Jersey appearance. The…
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Cartoon
Children of all ages visit with Casey, the 6-year-old Jack Russell terrier featured in the Casey and Bella children’s book series, at the Barnes & Noble in Freehold on Nov. 12. For the story, see page 18.
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County to receive federal funding for truck wash
Monmouth County will be receiving $500,000 in federal funds to help defray the cost of building a truck wash facility that is needed to comply with new state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) storm water regulations. The truck wash facility will help towns comply with the regulation as well, according to a press release from…
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Teen collecting coats for Monmouth families
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Tyler Hunt may only be 17, but he is already well-acquainted with the art of giving. Tyler, who is a senior at Howell High School, is the mastermind behind “A Coat for Christmas,” an annual holiday coat drive that provides warmth for less-fortunate Monmouth County families during the…
