Category: Examiner News

  • Sailability: Making sailing accessible to all

    Rumson couple founds N.J. chapter of international sailing nonprofit BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent PHOTOSBY SCOTT PILLING staff Tiaa and Tono Miakoda, Rumson, founders of Sailability New Jersey, speak at the Monmouth Boat Club on May 24. Below, the specially equipped dinghys make sailing accessible for children and seniors. Scott Whitman looks at…

  • Roosevelt: A planned perspective

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer ROOSEVELT – When he talks about the success of the Roosevelt community, it’s not all about religion and art. For Ralph Seligman, who has sat on the Planning Board as chairman for more than 30 years, the success of Roosevelt since its inception in 1936 has…

  • Horzepa lands at top of pony jumper ranks

    Millstone resident sets sights on international grand prix career BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff At the Horzepa farm in Millstone, Wilhemina Horzepa and Exhilaration show off the jumping skills that won them national recognition this year. MILLSTONE – Now she’s known as “Wild Willie.” When the Examiner first…

  • Family Day at Riding High Farm June 11

    ALLENTOWN – All are invited to spend the day with family and friends this Sunday at Riding High Farm. Riding High Farm, located on Route 526 in Allentown, has scheduled its 19th annual Family and Friends Day from noon to 4 p.m. on June 11, according to Riding High spokesperson Regina King. “Bring your family…

  • U.F. OKs spending grant to acquire, develop land

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Although only two committeemen were physically present, a bond ordinance requiring four votes passed at the June 1 Township Committee meeting. The ordinance, which was carried from the May 18 meeting, provided an amendment for two previously adopted ordinances, which would allow the…

  • Community mourns death of Millstone firefighter

    More than 600 people attend funeral of 21-year-old man BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE – A local young man whom friends described as having great promise was killed in a car accident in Jackson last week. Steven Pinhas, 21, died on May 27 from injuries sustained in the one-vehicle accident.…

  • Bears, rides, parties will soon strike

    ALLENTOWN – Community summer fun will reach its pinnacle during the week of July 11. The annual Freedom Fest will light up the area around Allentown High School from July 11-15. Events such as the Frontier Show, musical concerts and carriage rides will all start weekly at 5 p.m. and at noon on Saturday, according…

  • Fire department bolstered with four new recruits

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Roosevelt residents Kevin Balon (l-r), Chris Suk, April Fierro and John Lenart expect to graduate from the Monmouth County Fire Academy and join the borough’s fire department this summer. With extensive training under their belts, four new firefighters are ready to serve Roosevelt. The borough will…

  • Reps from two towns plan to discuss police coverage

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer MILLSTONE – A meeting is being planned that will bring together representatives of Englishtown and Millstone Township to discuss police coverage in Millstone. Englishtown Councilwoman Jayne Carr confirmed that officials from both towns will meet in the near future to discuss the possibility of having the…