Category: Examiner News
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Antique appraisal show to stop in Allentown
UPPER FREEHOLD – Find out the truth about your family heirlooms and yard sale finds. As seen locally on “Ask Dr. Lori” on television’s Comcast Network Channel 8, Lori Verdame – art historian, certified art and antiques appraiser, and television personality – will present “What’s It Worth?” at 1 p.m. on June 2. Verdame, known…
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Girl Scout realignment continues in 2 counties
The national realignment of Girl Scout councils across the country continues with Girl Scouts of Ocean County and Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts among those leading the way; setting an example for others who will soon begin the process as well. In January, delegates from the Monmouth and Ocean councils unanimously approved a resolution to…
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Expo ctr. hosts N.J.’s 1st gay wedding expo
For same-sex couples, expo offered comfortable place to plan ceremony BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer EDISON – When Jimmy Nieves tied the knot last August, planning the wedding was a piecemeal effort done through magazines and the Internet. But now, with the blessing of the New Jersey Supreme Court and the…
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Millstone may welcome car washes on its borders
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE – A proposed ordinance would pave the way for the creation of car washes in certain areas of town. At its March 21 meeting, the Township Committee voted 4-1 to introduce an ordinance that would permit car washes as permitted conditional uses in the highway…
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U.F. trying to be more sensitive to commerce
Planning Board seeks help from Economic Development Committee BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Township officials are looking for ways to make it easier for more businesses to establish themselves in town. At the March 13 Planning Board meeting, Thomas Frascella, vice chairman of the township’s Economic Development Committee…
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Residents’ recreational needs studied in Millstone
Township needs to acquire 211 acres of open space BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE – A report on the township’s ongoing recreation study should be made available to residents by July. Two consultants from Environmental Resolutions Inc., a Mount Laurel planning firm, gave an update on the recreation study their…
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Young horse enthusiasts sought for ranch camp
Kids learn about, ride and work with equines BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer At the YMCA’s Diamond M Ranch sleep-away camp, the youths are assigned to a horse of their own for the entire two-week camp stay. UPPER FREEHOLD – Youths will get a horse of their own to take care…
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Spend the summer with theater arts professionals
Young thespians can spend part of their summer with experienced actors and directors at a local theater camp. The Strand Theater in Lakewood will host its fourth annual Summer Theater Youth Camp from July 16-27, according to Marylou Gesslein, the theater’s program manager. Camp, which is open to children ages 7-18, will take place Monday…
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Board calls for member’s resignation
Alleged racial slur at heart of debate surrounding Krieger BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education has asked one of its members to resign for using inappropriate language. Although much of the discussion during the board’s March 21 meeting revolved around an alleged incident involving board member Howard Krieger, Krieger…
