Category: Examiner News

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A multitude of orchids were on display at the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual show held Feb. 5-8 at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. Those preparing for the spring growing season may also visit the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, which runs Feb. 12-15 in Edison. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR If…

Director Bruce Crawford and the staff of Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, have compiled a list of gardening tips for the early spring:  Reread your journal from the past year, and note some of the major problems that can be resolved this year.  Take stock of your tools. Sharpen, clean, oil, and repair saws…

TOP PICK The State Theatre presents the ninth annual State Theatre Family Day on Feb. 16, featuring performances of Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild Live” at 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Families can spend the school-day holiday enjoying dozens of performances, workshops and hands-on activities — many of which are free. The festival, which…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Several issues Allentown will face in the near future have been described as the potential foundation of a new fiveyear plan for the municipality by Borough Council President Wil Borkowski. The plan, which was discussed during the Feb. 3 council meeting, was described by Borkowski as a way to address…

MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its third annual Casino Night fundraiser at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township. The cost of the event is $75 per person and includes some “fun money” for gambling entertainment, as well as a buffet dinner, dessert and cash bar,…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that would amend the existing law regarding the excavation of streets. The proposed changes could have an impact on a plan under consideration by New Jersey Natural Gas executives to construct a high-pressure gas pipeline through a portion of…

MATT DENTON Denise Bioland, left, and Paula Benanti admire Erin Williscroft’s work at the Feb. 7 Chocolate and Wine Festival held at Branches, Long Branch, sponsored by Greater Media Newspapers.

If you have certain risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), your physician will most likely discuss statins, a family of medications recommended for heart disease or stroke prevention. In writing the new guidelines, experts from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology identified four groups of individuals who could benefit from…

TOP PICK Greater Media Newspapers’ Chocolate and Wine Festival will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 7 at Branches in West Long Branch. The event is expected to include more than 30 vendors offering a wide array of foods, sweets, beverages and gift items. In addition to wine and chocolate, vendors will offer jewelry, dessert…