Category: Examiner News
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DENNIS SYMONS JR. Mckenna Quindlen and Delaney Matthews, both 6 and residents of Allentown, enjoy Christmas treats and hot cider at the First United Methodist Church of Allentown on Dec. 4 after the borough’s downtown tree lighting.
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WyldLife plans Skate Night, meeting, caroling
The Millstone WyldLife Club will hold its December monthly event Dec. 17 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Millstone Community Center, Stagecoach Road, Millstone. The theme is “Holly Jolly Christmas,” and participants can come dressed for the holidays. On Dec. 22, the club will be joined by Beyond WyldLife to visit local nursing homes…
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Framing blackness: Bull Run owner focus of film
Documentary looks at African American school and its students BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Above, a Friesian horse greets Dempsey Talbot Dixon at his Bull Run Farm on Halka Way in Millstone Township. At left, Dixon shows off the hundreds of award ribbons he has hanging in his carriage house. Dempsey…
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French sculptors focus of landmark exhibition
Described as the first of its kind in the United States in 25 years, an exhibition documenting the works of sculptors in Paris from 1832 to the early 20th century has opened in New Brunswick. “Breaking the Mold: Sculpture in Paris from Daumier to Rodin” is being presented through March 12 at the Jane Voorhees…
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Roosevelt ponders how to offer best fire protection
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Roosevelt ROOSEVELT — The Borough Council discussed the future of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Department at its Nov. 21 meeting. Borough Administrator Robert Clark said the council must decide whether to finance additional equipment for new volunteer firefighters, make do with a bare-bones fire department or…
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Hall of Famer Gary Carter to speak with area children
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A township business has partnered with some baseball greats to provide a sports clinic for area children. Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management (Trinity FSEM), a Millstone-based company that provides services to professional athletes and entertainers, will help sponsor “Diamond Days” at Shore Christian…
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U.F. could put COAH units in Commerce Park
Officials must have 167 affordable homes designated by Dec. 20 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Upper Freehold Township officials are considering putting 100 rental units in the Commerce Park business complex to help meet affordable housing obligations. The Planning Board must prepare its third-round obligation housing plan and its fair share…
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Redbird Robotics gearing up for 2006 competition
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — The new Robotics Club at Allentown High School (AHS) is off to a rousing start, with another generous contribution from a local businessman. The club, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), received a $10,000 check from Bristol-Myers Squibb. Bristol-Myers Squibb employee…
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Roosevelt councilman announces departure
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — Jeff Hunt resigned from his Borough Council position Nov. 14. Hunt served terms on the council from 1995 to 1998 and again since 2000. Among his other borough duties, Hunt served as chairman of the Utilities Committee. Hunt gave up his seat on the…
