Category: Examiner News

  • In The Arts

    Roditi The “Jazz Alive – Asbury Park” series will conclude at the Asbury Park Jazz Festival June 30 at 2 p.m. in Sunset Park, with a special performance by the internationally famous Brazilian trumpet master Claudio Roditi and his quintet. The Jazz Alive – Asbury Park series is a collaboration of the Jazz Arts Project,…

  • Auditions

    Strand Theater Ensemble will hold auditions for its September/October performance of “La Cage aux Folles.” Auditions for men and women dancers and singers for the roles of the Cagelles will take place July 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood. Auditioners should come prepared to sing 16 bars…

  • Township could open central farm market

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – Next summer, residents may not have to drive out of town for farm-fresh fruits and veggies. Mayor Nancy Grbelja announced at the Township Committee’s June 20 meeting that the township’s Agricultural Board is investigating the possibility of starting a farmer’s market in a central…

  • Funding will cover extra road repairs

    Holmes Mill, Sharon Station roads among those to be fixed BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Some local roads may be improved this fall. At the June 21 Township Committee meeting, Township Administrator Barbara Bascom said Township Engineer Glenn Gerken has provided her with a list of roads that…

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    SCOTT PILLING staff Allentown High School student Josh Alster proudly stands with fellow classmates during the school’s commencement ceremony held at The College of New Jersey’s field house in Ewing on June 20.

  • First-responder issue reignites after year of silence

    Firefighters will now respond to some medical emergencies BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – Some residents are still pushing for the township’s fire department to create a response team that would help reduce the amount of time that a person in a medical emergency situation has to wait for assistance.…

  • Results on bird confirm West Nile

    A dead blue jay collected from Jackson has tested positive for the presence of West Nile virus, according to an Ocean County Health Department spokesman. Edward Rumen, the department’s public information officer, said the dead bird was sent to the state lab in Trenton and the health department was subsequently notified that the bird had…

  • ‘Freehold Idol’ signups continue

    FREEHOLD – Anyone who has aspirations of singing their heart out on the way to fame and fortune may enter the “Freehold Idol” competition sponsored by the Freehold Center Partnership as part of its Summer Concert Series. The partnership has launched a statewide talent search for the “Freehold Idol.” Auditions will be held Wednesdays through…

  • More Millstone teachers get technological tools

    MTFEE has donated more than $300,000 to schools in seven years BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – Township schools have $46,000 more to put into their classrooms, thanks to the continuing efforts of a local foundation. The Millstone Township Foundation for Education Excellence (MTFEE) completed its 12th grant cycle May…