Category: Examiner News

  • Millstone singer’s talents broadcasting around globe

    Vegas performance earning her chance at recognition, cash prize BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Andrea Struk, 22, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, recently participated in a singing competition at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and placed first in the female solo artist category. MILLSTONE – Andrea Struk’s vocal talent is getting her a…

  • YMCA promotes physical activity

    The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, is encouraging members to join YMCAs nationwide in taking “small steps” to promote active living and healthy eating. Members are invited during the week of Sept. 22-29 to come to the YMCA of Western Monmouth County to begin to track their steps from a variety of activities…

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    ANDREW MILLER staff Ryan DeMille, 8, of Millstone (center), and other Mighty Mite team members try to catch a football before a Pop Warner pep rally at Wagner Farm Park in Millstone Township on Aug. 24. For more photos, see page 38.

  • Arrests for underage drinking continue at venue

    Local legislator wants arts center to run more family-friendly events BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer In light of the recent ban on alcohol in all PNC Bank Arts center parking lots, state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos (RMonmouth/ Middlesex) has called on a Senate committee to review operations at the 17,500-seat venue in an effort to make…

  • New septic systems may alleviate old problems

    Alternative systems could reduce pooling, clogs, premature failure BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The owner of a septic company shared his views about alternative systems after the township’s Board of Health approved an ordinance to regulate them at its Aug. 14 meeting. Jason Luty owns A-Norton Septic Contracting in Old Bridge and…

  • Septic systems no longer need to be conventional

    Upper Freehold sets regulations for alternative systems BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – In a 5-2 vote after months of discussion, the township’s Board of Health voted to pass an alternative septic ordinance. Board members George King and Nancy Amontis cast the dissenting votes at the board’s Aug. 14 meeting. Chairman Dr. S.…

  • Ethiopian situation draws look from federation reps

    Two Monmouth County residents joined more than 170 lay and professional leaders representing 48 Jewish federations across North America who recently participated in a mission to Ethiopia and Israel. The mission provided a firsthand look at life-saving Jewish Federation of Monmouth County projects, according to a press release from the federation. Holly Weiss of Freehold…

  • U.F. may raise rates to protect open space

    Average homeowner asked to spend $104 more per year on preservation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Residents can vote in the November election on whether the township should spend more money on open space. The Township Committee voted unanimously at its Aug. 16 meeting to place an open space tax referendum on…

  • Assemblywoman weighs in on Millstone bus issue

    Beck says she’ll call bus companies to urge them to bid on routes BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck has gotten involved in the school district’s fight to help find busing for its nonpublic school students. Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) met with Millstone Township Board of Education members and private school…