Category: Examiner News
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Fresh from the farmers market
Customers lining up at weekly Saturday market in Millstone BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer For fresh, locally grown produce, the Millstone Farmers Market is the place to go on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Above: Christina Alves and daughter Gabrielle, 11, of Millstone, purchase some produce on July 11 from Grayson Asprocolas, 12,…
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Gardineer honored as CFO of Year
American Red Cross exec noted for business savvy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Bayard Gardineer III UPPER FREEHOLD — Six weeks ago, Bayard Gardineer III was the first on the scene of a horrific car crash on Route 524, just yards from his house in Stone Tavern Estates. He made the first 911 call when…
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What’s to blame for those gray hairs?
(SPM Wire) Can you blame a lifetime of annoying jobs, unruly kids and family emergencies for your silver-streaked head of hair? It turns out that those ever-multiplying graying hairs that tend to crop up with age really are signs of stress, reveals new research recently published in the science and medical journal Cell. However, the…
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At the fair
Miss Philly, a Bindle Stiff Family Circus performer, gets a high-five from a youngster at the Monmouth County Fair, which was held in Freehold Township from July 22-26. For more fair photos, visit www.gmnews.com.
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Effort under way to fund local residence for elderly
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A Red Bank resident who has been affiliated with the Workmen’s Circle since birth will lead the effort to raise money for the construction of a Jewish elder home in Freehold Township. According to a press release, Seena Stein, principal of Newmark Knight Frank’s office in New Jersey, said her lifetime commitment…
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State police commander plans close interaction with township
MILLSTONE — The new station commander of the New Jersey State Police Hamilton barracks discussed his policing philosophy with local officials at the Township Committee meeting July 15. Lt. Asa Anderson, a 20-year veteran of the New Jersey State Police, said that he was very community police-oriented and that his force will interact with the…
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Freehold rocker coming to county fair
No, it’s not Springsteen,but a very special tribute at Monmouth fair BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Amusician who was raised in Freehold will be coming home to perform the music of Freehold’s own rock icon and native son. Freehold native Josh Schreiber (above) will bring his performance of “Springsteen – The Premier Tribute” to…
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Route change targets trucks whether empty or loaded
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — A change in the designated truck route ordinance for mining and quarrying operations passed unanimously at the July 15 Township Committee meeting, although it will not go into effect until Jan. 1. While the current ordinance designates the route for transporting mined materials, the amendment designates the route…
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Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times
Volunteer group feeling the pinch of soured economy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer New Egypt’s Linda and Larry Gress with Faith, a Great Dane, at the All About Them Giant Breed Rescue. The Gresses are seeking more adoptive families and donations to help them maintain the rescue. PLUMSTED — Tough economic times are not only…
