Category: Examiner News
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Trail benefits discussion
UPPER FREEHOLD — The Crosswicks Doctors Creek Watershed Association (CDCWA) is hosting a lecture titled “The Benefits of Trails” on June 25. The event will start at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Allentown. Admission to the lecture is free and light refreshments will be served. The…
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Federal stimulus money will fund county projects
Monmouth County stands to receive nearly $11.7 million in federal stimulus money for a variety of road and bridge projects throughout the county. According to a press release from the county, the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 follows news that the county is eligible to receive $4.2 million in stimulus…
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New exhibit to open at Red Horse Gallery
VSA arts of New Jersey will unveil a new exhibit by artists Vimala Gade, Matthew Loscialo, Lois Monaghan, Tracy Reinhardt and Anthony Zaremba from June 22 to Aug. 21, at the Red Horse Gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall. A meet the artists reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. July 9 at the gallery.…
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Wave Gathering June 19-21
The Wave Gathering Music Festival presented by Metromix Jerseyshore will take place June 19-21 in Asbury Park. Coinciding with the rebirth of Asbury Park, the Wave Gathering has built its reputation on emerging artist showcases over the past four years. Music lovers will be given the opportunity to discover new artists and styles as venues…
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Pharmacist earns woman of the year
ALLENTOWN — Recognized for her caring and compassion for those seeking guidance, pharmacist Ann Ervin has been named the Women’s Association of Allentown’sWoman of the Year. Maxine Murray, of the Women’s Association of Allentown presented Ervin with the award at a dinner. Ervin also rode in Allentown’s Memorial Day Parade as the association’s honoree. Ervin…
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Former ASPCA agent brings U.F. ‘paw & order’
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Former ASPCA agent brings U.F. ‘paw & order’ UPPER FREEHOLD — A former special agent in the American Society for the Prevention of ruelty to Animals (ASPCA) will bring paw and order to Rick’s Saddle Shop this weekend. Tina Salaks, who worked with the ASPCA’s human law enforcement division in…
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Second annual ‘Raft for Africa’ weekend June 25-28
ALLENTOWN — Four intrepid community members will spend 72 hours on a raft in Mill Pond next week. Villages in Partnership (VIP) will host its second annual “Raft for Africa” weekend June 25-28 at the Mill Pond in Allentown. Founded in 2008 by members of the Allentown Presbyterian Church, VIP is bringing together churches, schools,…
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Opposition mounts to charges for school use
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Public protest resulted in the Millstone Board of Education postponing a decision to start charging outside organizations for using school district facilities. Board meetings are usually sparsely attended, but residents filled every seat at the standing-room-only June 8 meeting when the facility-use fee proposal appeared on the agenda. The board…
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Five Millstone Scouts make Eagle rank
Service projects benefit community BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Once an Eagle, always an Eagle. Five Millstone youths will live the rest of their lives as Eagles, having recently attained the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scout program. Only about 5 percent of Scouts achieve Eagle status, and that’s why the Millstone community is…
