Category: Examiner News

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A Middlesex County couple has released a board game for children that aims to improve vocabulary and critical-thinking skills. The creation of “Compound It All!” is a first for husband-and-wife duo Danny and Kim Adlerman of Metuchen, who are independent creators of books and music for children. For the couple,…

By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Members of the Fernandez family of Monroe — Sara, Alex, 12, Rachel, 15, and Ray — decorate their home with a Christmas tree, menorah and other holiday items. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Kelli and Pat Antonucci of Monroe used to joke when people would ask what religion their daughters practiced. “We would…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Raising awareness that poverty, hunger and homelessness impact every member of society — and not just those who are at risk — is part of finding solutions to these issues, according to speakers at a summit of advocacy groups. In order to do this, it is imperative to change…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer With the assistance of people who use social media, troopers from the New Jersey State Police were able to arrest three Howell residents and charge them with burglary and theft following an incident in Millstone Township. News of the connection to social media was made public last week. The…

Spring Lake Theatre will host the concert, “Songs for Justin,” at 8 p.m. Jan. 3 at 300 Madison Ave., Spring Lake. All proceeds will support Justin Condoluci and his family as he battles against pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The concert is a celebration of Justin’s favorite songs from musical theater. The production will feature more…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Members of the MOMS Club of Millstone Township participated in a gift wrapping party as part of the Giving Tree, a holiday gift-giving event that assists families in the community. Pictured, top row, left to right, are Alyssa Zolnowski, Ann Marie Kelly, Jenn Wilson and Nicole Bonavita; and bottom row, left…

FREEHOLD — Acoustic NRG, a local classic rock trio, will be appearing at Pub 33 (formerly Park 33) at 618 Park Ave., Freehold, on Dec. 19 from 8-11 p.m. To make the gig something really special and in keeping with the spirit of the season, Acoustic NRG has teamed up with Daniela’s Wish, a local…

The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) initiative to crack down on illegal dumping in state parks and on recreational lands has yielded eight more enforcement actions, all for disposing of debris and other materials in state-owned natural areas, according to a press release. The DEP’s “Don’t Waste Our Open Space” campaign was launched in March.…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Michael Sosa MILLSTONE — Michael Sosa of Boy Scout Troop 116, Millstone Township, put a great deal of love and care into creating a garden for youngsters with special needs at the Millstone Township Primary School. Michael, 17, created the garden as his Eagle Scout project. Michael’s vision is for children…