Category: Examiner News

  • An Eagle for wood ducks

    Scout builds nesting houses in the Assunpink BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Boy Scout Matt Reilly, 16, of Allentown received his Eagle Scout rank in a court of honor ceremony Sept. 29 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church in Allentown. ALLENTOWN — Matt Reilly became an “Eagle” for helping the wood ducks. The 16-year-old borough resident…

  • Broadway stars finding their way to Millstone

    MPAC musical revue fundraiser Oct. 17 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Aphantom has been seen in the Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera, Stephen Buntrock, has been haunting the MPAC in preparation for “One Night on Broadway 2,” a musical review beginning at 8 p.m. Oct. 17. Buntrock, one of only…

  • Monmouth County offers home repair assistance

    To assist homeowners with plumbing, electrical, structural, roofing, heating, ventilation and lead-based paint remediation, the Monmouth County Planning Board has a program that will provide up to $20,000 in assistance to 70 financially qualified Monmouth County households who apply by Dec. 16. “This program helps homeowners on tight budgets make necessary home repairs and upgrades…

  • Fab Faux bring Beatles tunes to New Brunswick

    East Brunswick native Jack Petruzzelli plays keyboards & guitar BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer East Brunswick native Jack Petruzzelli plays keyboards & guitar Areunion of the original members of The Beatles would really be something, but fate would not let it be. However, with a little help from the members of the Fab Faux, audiences…

  • ‘Daily Show’ writer will speak Oct. 3

    Comedy is one of the strangest professions in America today, yet many people dream of making a living at it. “Secrets of Comedy Unleashed,” presented by Emmy Award winning writer and comedian Elliott Kalan of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will be featured at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, on…

  • Solar energy seminars scheduled

    New Jersey homeowners have access to the best state incentive programs in the country for residential solar systems. Between the federal stimulus refunds, state rebates and the Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC)s, homeowners in the Garden State can go solar with numerous incentives that will pay for the system, according to 4BestSolar, a full service…

  • Great Depression is theme for Archives Day at library

    Monmouth County in the Great Depression is an exhibit that will be on display at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, for the month of October. The display is part of this year’s Archives and History Day, which will be held at the library headquarters on Oct. 10. The keynote speaker will be…

  • Special event at speedway Oct. 24

    Wall Stadium promoter Jim Morton has announced a change in format for the upcoming “Tommy Comerford Memorial” set for Oct. 24. Instead of the originally announced 150-lap distance, race organizers have decided to present two 66-lap main events offering each winner a $6,600 payday. A total purse of $40,000 is up for grabs at present…

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    Allentown High School goalkeeper Shannon Buckley (center) clears the ball before Hamilton West’s Chanel Johnson can play it during the Sept. 22 soccer game in Allentown. For more photos and game results, see page 41.