Category: Examiner News
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Alliance cracks down on substance abuse in schools
Alcohol, marijuana and heroin pose county-wide problems, officials say BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — Parents who think living in a rural setting can protect their kids from substance abuse should think again. Allentown and Upper Freehold may have different risk factors than other Monmouth County communities due to their…
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Millstone historical home demolished
A local family BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer A piece of Millstone’s history vanished this month. During the second week of February, the Ezekial Test house on Stagecoach Road was demolished. The owners of the house, which dated back to the late 1700s, tore it down to create a horse paddock.…
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Federal law changes special ed.
Almost 300 Millstone students will be affected BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — Recent changes in the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) will affect the school district. Assistant Superintendent Mary Ann Donahue outlined the updated act at the Feb. 14 Board of Education workshop meeting. “The district can…
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The Ezekial Test house, circa 1793, on Stagecoach Road in Millstone was demolished a few weeks ago. Above, a copy of an 1884 print of the home.
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Three women chosen as outstanding achievers
Greater Media Newspapers launches new awards program BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Chris Kelly staff Greater Media Newspapers Publisher Kevin Wittman presents an award to Dr. Ann Sweany (r), a finalist in the Greater Women of Central New Jersey awards program in the field of health care. Women of…
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Locals help Allentown restock food pantry
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer SEAN DWYER staff Debbie Blair and her daughter Kelly, 8, of Allentown enjoy themselves during “Love Thy Neighbor,” a food drive/auction held Feb. 18. ALLENTOWN — Residents of all ages spent their Friday night helping others. Hundreds of locals who attended the “Love Thy Neighbor” food…
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Parting district leader speaks out on resignation
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — Schools Superintendent Robert Connelly discussed the district’s past and its future — without him — this week. Connelly told the Board of Education last week that he would step down from his position in September, as he plans to take a job at his…
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State may snub local environmentalists
Upper Freehold officials may have to decide which green project to go with BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee will have to decide which of two environmental projects it will fund this year. During the committee’s Feb. 17 meeting, Committeeman Stephen Fleischacker said the township will…
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Superintendent of schools announces resignation
U.F. Regional School District will have to find replacement by September BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Most Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education members had tears in their eyes as the superintendent announced his resignation last week. Robert Connelly, who has served as the district’s superintendent for five years, told the…
