Category: Examiner News

  • N.J. arts at crossroads

    An upcoming event will focus on what the economic forecast means for New Jersey’s nonprofit arts industry. “NJ Arts at a Crossroad: Finding Creative Solutions for Tough Economic Times” will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick. David Grant, of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation,…

  • Violent acts surge at school

    Middle school incidents increase during 2007-08 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Incidents of violence and vandalism in the Millstone Township public school system increased from nine during 2006-07 to 14 this past school year. Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue reported on violence and vandalism in the school district at the Oct. 27 Board of…

  • Freehold track has not accepted $1.6M bailout

    Horsemen threaten to pull track’s simulcast of races BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer New Jersey horsemen negotiated more than $1.6 million in supplementary purse money for Freehold Raceway, but may have to pursue legal options to force the track to accept the funds. Freehold Raceway’s parent company, Pennwood Racing, has so far refused to accept…

  • School district leaders disclose credentials

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The superintendents of both local school districts have reported on their credentials in compliance with the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) full disclosure initiative. The NJASA, which represents approximately 1,000 school superintendents and administrators in the state, initiated the full disclosure campaign to assure New Jersey residents that…

  • Trail ride helps raise $2,500 for Reindancer

    PHOTO COURTESY OF DEBBIE GASTELU Jim Clyne, who hosted the Oct. 18 Poker Run Charity Trail Ride for the Reindancer Therapeutic Riding Center in the New Egypt section of Plumsted, blazes the trail for the 45 participants in the event that raised $2,500. The first annual Poker Run Charity Trail Ride raised over $2,000 for…

  • The ahs and awe over alpacas

    Expiring provision allows half write-off of farm purchases BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Betsy Belfiore, of Pennsylvania, tries to give an alpaca an apple during the Nov. 1 alpaca sale at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. Below: Alpacas await potential buyers at the sale. When Doug…

  • U.F. could vacate part of Rues Road

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — After a report from the Township Engineer’s office stating that a portion of Rues Road commonly referred to as “Old Rues Road” was never vacated when Chambers Road and Rues Road were realigned, the Township Committee is considering an ordinance to vacate. The old road lies between…

  • Roosevelt artists to host y’art’ sale

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Visitors from near and far are welcome to partake in the “Garage Gallery Lawn Sale Boutique” this weekend. A few Roosevelt artists have collaborated to present their work for admiration and purchase Nov. 8 under the changing autumn leaves at the home studio of Frances Duckett, 10 Homestead…

  • Motorcycle ride nets $55K to house vet

    Close to 800 big-hearted bikers came together on a chilly fall day to raise money for Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity’s ninth annual Ride for Affordable Housing. Bikers from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware gathered at AMC/Loews Freehold Metroplex to begin their police-escorted ride through Monmouth County. The event raised over $55,000 for…