Category: Examiner News
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Scout looks out for the little ones
New deck will give students safer place to wait for parents BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer When children get out of school, they’re usually excited and can behave erratically. Couple this with parents’ cars swarming in and out of the parking lot, and it’s not hard to jump to the worse conclusions. ERIC SUCAR staff…
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Farm bill offers producers buy-in for disaster relief
Farmers looking to use one-time opportunity must pay fees by Sept. 16 Under the provisions of the 2008 farm bill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow farmers who would otherwise not be eligible for new disaster assistance programs to become eligible by paying a fee. The 2008 farm bill requires producers who wish to…
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Fire commissioners to sell proposed substation site
Dept. calls for new study to see if town needs another firehouse BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The proposed site for a controversial fire substation on Gaston Mill Court will be sold to the highest bidder. Earlier this year the Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to sell the property, according…
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McCain campaign opens regional HQ in Woodbridge
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Hopelawn section of Woodbridge, Middlesex County, has become home to the New York, New Jersey regional center for Republican U.S. Sen. John Mc- Cain’s campaign for the presidency against Democratic U.S. Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois. McCain, of Arizona, and Obama are the presumptive nominees of the United States’…
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Freedom Fest becoming a summer tradition
Agricultural fair growing operationally and in attendance BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer While Freedom Fest Fair, held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold July 8-12, is filled with fun and frivolity, the event also has a serious side. ERIC SUCAR staff Freedom Fest Fair patrons seem to disappear against a colorful…
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Proposed law would provide cars for people to reach jobs
Legislation sponsored by state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (ROcean, Burlington, Monmouth and Mercer) that would establish a pilot program allowing surplus state motor vehicles to be used by clients in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for transport to their work places or job training programs has been approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.…
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Seniors taught best way to get emergency action
ACES 911 program focuses on importance of calls in time of need BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent When you play in the game of life, you want to hold the best cards possible – especially in emergencies. An innovative education program, Adults Calling Emergency Services 911 (ACES 911), initiated by the Monmouth County Sheriff ‘s Office…
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Area man charged with running investor scheme
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Manalapan police and FBI agents arrested an Old Bridge man who is alleged to have swindled investors and mortgage lenders out of about $75 million. Wayne Puff, 60, founder and former president of New Jersey Affordable Homes (NJAH) Corp., was arrested June 10 after being pulled over by Manalapan police…
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Boroughs to get some tax relief
Allentown, Roosevelt two of five county towns awarded extra aid BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Allentown and Roosevelt will receive extraordinary aid from the state. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced on Monday that the state would award $14.9 million in extraordinary aid to municipalities that operate with a calendar-year budget. DCA…
