Category: Examiner News
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Celebrating the Year of the Pig
Teachers explain the stories/customs behind Chinese New Year BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer Asians include Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, other Asian Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, quickfacts As the second new moon arrives, the Chinese get ready to welcome a new year. Chinese New Year is one…
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Millstone eager to ramp up emergency preparedness
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – The mayor is getting township residents ready for action. In an effort to improve emergency preparedness and response, the township is not only partnering with county agencies but is also aiming to coordinate its emergency response activities and trying to improve communication among residents,…
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Freedom Fest is back with a new name and location
UPPER FREEHOLD – The local Freedom Fest has gained status in the state. Since the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and the Monmouth County Board of Agriculture recently deemed the annual festival a New Jersey Agricultural Fair, the event will have a new name and location this year. In addition to its new moniker –…
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Dogs’ families to appear in municipal court Feb. 20
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Millstone MILLSTONE – The fate of two dogs that killed another dog in the township lies in the hands of the municipal court. Two pit bulls owned by Kristopher Taglianetti, of 4 Oak Hill Drive, killed a neighbor’s 5-month-old schnoodle at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Jan.…
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Hunekes rescind fight to keep family farm
Acreage will soon be up for sale at www.hunekeway.com BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer PHOTOSBYJEFF GRANIT staff Above: Bob Huneke walks with his son, Chris, on the family’s farm on Huneke Way in Millstone Township. The family wanted to subdivide the property but could not do so due to a number…
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Singing group seeks new members for 25th season
ALLENTOWN – Those looking for a means to let their voices be heard may not have to look any further. Now in its 12th year, the ever-growing Community Christian Choir is still seeking new members. “The Community Christian Choir is celebrating its 25th season of offering creative, upbeat and inspirational vocal music programs of excellence…
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GMN takes 12 awards in national SNA contest
Above: Greater Media Newspapers staff photographer Chris Kelly won third place for Best Sports Photo in the Suburban Newspapers of America national competition. Below: Eclectic won honorable mention for Best New Special Advertising Section. Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold Township, received 12 awards in the 2006 Suburban Newspapers of America contest, including a first place for…
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Board puts public input off until action date
Resident asks where Township Committee members were BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN – Although approximately 30 people attended the Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education meeting in the high school auditorium on Jan. 31, no public comment was permitted. Interim Superintendent of Schools Robert Smith previously announced that he had…
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Millstone’s fire district wants to raise taxes again
Voters will cast ballots regarding proposed spending plan on Feb. 17 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – Millstone Township Fire District No. 1 has proposed a 2007 budget that would rely on a $1.3 million tax levy. If voters pass the almost $1.5 million proposed budget during the annual election…
