Category: Examiner News

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Adam Koval and his wife, Sue, are members of the Horseman’s Association of Millstone Township. They are avid horseback riding enthusiasts who will be participating in the upcoming Poker Run. Between 40 and 50 riders are expected to participate in a Poker Run fundraiser to be hosted by the Horseman’s Association…

A Howell man has pleaded guilty to charges he sexually assaulted a toddler and electronically recorded the attack, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Kevin Motyka, 23, pleaded guilty on March 9 to firstdegree aggravated sexual assault; three counts of seconddegree endangering the welfare of a child by causing or permitting a child…

The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently awarded preservation grants for 13 restoration projects totaling $60,160. The following local organizations received a grant:  Allentown Public Library Association, steeple restoration, $6,000  Friends of Millstone Historic Properties, Allen Barns, cedar siding, $5,920  Friends of the Old Yellow Meeting House, Upper Freehold Township, exterior painting, $5,834.…

By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Vic DiBitetto MANALAPAN — A few months ago when Manalapan resident Vic DiBitetto went to the movies with his wife, she begged him to keep his mouth shut. But he couldn’t resist. The moment his face appeared in one of the coming attractions, DiBitetto stood up and shouted to the…

RAY CHISTE During the weekend of March 28-29, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service performed a series of controlled burns at several locations in the new 500-acre Pleasant Run Wildlife Management Area, including this portion on Ellisdale Road, Upper Freehold Township. A controlled burn safely reduces excessive amounts of brush, shrubs and trees, encourages new…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Volunteers are being sought as the Millstone Township Environmental Commission prepares to hold its ninth annual townwide stream cleanup 9 a.m.-noon April 18. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot behind the municipal court building at 215 Millstone Road. The volunteers will then be dispatched to locations designated for…

MATT DENTON Madison Stewart, 4, hunts for eggs during an Easter egg hunt at Wagner Farm Park, Millstone Township, on March 28.

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer During the past five years, 180 Turning Lives Around has provided safe shelter for more than 400 adult victims of domestic and sexual abuse and 500 children, but the nonprofit has had to turn away just as many individuals. To meet the growing need for safe shelter, the nonprofit…

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