Category: Examiner News
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Friends get neighbors to come out and play
Nonprofit dedicated to creating more park land in U.F. BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Kevin O’Connor (above left) has fun skateboarding with his friends in Byron Johnson Park, Upper Freehold Township, on Sept. 24, while (above right) Madison Storey, 5, runs a drill during soccer practice. UPPER FREEHOLD — Six years…
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Board considers annexing Millstone property to U.F.
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The Zoning Board approved variances last week that will allow another single-family home to go up near the Upper Freehold border. However, at its Sept. 28 meeting, the board recommended that the township pursue annexation of the 14.4-acre tract with the adjacent municipality. In…
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New York City mayor summons Redbirds
AHS marching band called on to lead Pulaski Day parade BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — Allentown High School’s marching band will add another memorable adventure to its marching season. Having already received an invitation from the Queen of England to play in London for the 2006 New Year’s Day…
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Crop Walk helps harvest funding for less fortunate
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — Those in need will reap the rewards of the upcoming Crop Walk. During the Crop Walk through the borough on Oct. 23, local neighbors will walk a 5K route through town to raise money for people in need locally and internationally, according to Alan…
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There’s more to life than a Mazda RX7
Are We There Yet? Lori Clinch Although I’m basically a moral person, I have been known to fib to the children. Not big fibs, mind you. I’m honest about life-threatening situations and how much I paid for my stylish new pair of shoes. But I like to keep them on the edge when it comes…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Julee Merrill demonstrates how to weave during Walnford Day at Historic Walnford at Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold Township, on Oct. 2.
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Millstone candidates set to debate on Oct. 20
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE — The candidates for Township Committee have agreed to debate. Democrats Bill Nurko and Frank Cotter will debate Republicans Ray Dilfanian and Steve Sico at 8 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Millstone Township Municipal Building. “Public debate is important so voters understand what the…
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U.F. nonprofit sees cats through their nine lives
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — They come in all colors and sizes. Some have long hair, some have short. Some have claws, while others have had theirs removed. But all of them have one thing in common: they need a permanent, loving home. These are the cats rescued…
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Girl Scouts prepare to help area nonprofits
The Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts urges area residents to “pay forward” any good fortune they have. In an effort to help residents become more involved in their community and its needs, the council will sponsor Pay It Forward Day on Nov. 20 at its new program activity center on Yellowbrick Road in Farmingdale, according…
