Category: Examiner News
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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…
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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…
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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.
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School community stands united against bullying
UFRSD to kick off new prevention program Oct. 26 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional School District wants the community to stand united against bullying. When the district surveyed its students about bullying in 2008 and 2009, 61 students reported not feeling safe in school in 2008 and 55 students said the…
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Scarecrows may be shut in this season
Board reviews guidelines for businesses’ outdoor displays BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The Millstone Township zoning officer has to decide whether Seasonal World can display scarecrows this Halloween season without violating township ordinances. After a long discussion at the Sept. 23 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting regarding outdoor displays, the board decided to have the…
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The aerodynamics of Allentown
Local Civil Air Patrol cadet program conducted in church for over 40 years BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The officers of the Allentown Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol have played an important role in training local teens in aerospace education, leadership, physical fitness, and emergency and disaster preparedness support for nearly half a…
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Jackson has U.F. covered
Twp. has to find replacement for Klink, who served 12 towns BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Emergency animal control services will be provided by Jackson Township for the time being, due to the sudden death of longtime animal control officer Mary Klink on Sept. 10. At the Sept. 17 Township Committee meeting,…
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Two years of shows earn $100K for schools
School district to double MPAC schedule this year BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has generated over $100,000 in revenue since opening two years ago. Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue reported at the Sept. 14 Board of Education meeting that the revenue is being spent on student productions. The…
