Category: Examiner News
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Upper Freehold officials mull options for Little League facility
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A Little League official is looking to the township for available land. David Reeder, the new president of the Allentown/Upper Freehold Little League, came before the Township Committee on Dec. 2 to discuss the needs of the children in the organization. Reeder, who…
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Several area pets still awaiting adoption
Those interested in helping can also give donations BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer George is a Boston terrier with one eye. He is available for adoption through Millstone-based Adopt a Pet. MILLSTONE — More than just a time for frantic mall shopping, the holiday season is a time of giving, of…
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Soapmarket takes natural approach to bath products
Owner: Natural soaps, organic products are simple luxuries BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Ellen D’Amore’s passion for natural soaps and bath products prompted her to open Soapmarket on West Front Street in Red Bank. On opposite page is a sample of the shop’s specialty products. RED BANK —…
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Principal examines the effects of overcrowding
A new school would open in 2007, if the building plan passes BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Above, a student passes through a line of children waiting to get food as she goes to her table at the Upper Freehold Elementary School in Allentown. At right,…
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Teacher strives to have non-native speakers ‘fit in’
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — America has always been a melting pot, welcoming those from other lands who wish to build a new life here. One of the basics of American life and often a key to future success is the ability to speak English. In the Millstone school…
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Park system adds land to Perrineville Lake project
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A 125-acre farm has been added to the Monmouth County Park System’s (MCPS) Perrineville Lake project. Boss Winds Farm, which is located on the Roosevelt side of the lake, is owned by Ralph and Daniel DeRose and Ann Marie DiPola. The county Board of…
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Education was priority for retiring freeholder
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Harry Larrison Jr.’s unparalleled legacy will revolve around growth and the quality of life in Monmouth County. One hundred years from now that is what people will read about the Monmouth County Republican freeholder who resigned on Dec. 2 after almost 39 years on the board…
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Johnny B. Freeholder?
Keyport BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer John Merla Keyport Mayor John Merla is seeking to replace longtime Freeholder Harry Larrison Jr. in a special Dec. 18 election. If selected by the Republican County Committee, Merla plans to stay on as mayor until the end of the shortened term, then…
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Kid Kosher is back with phat beats and dreidels
BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer All of the songs on Kid Kosher’s new CD have two things in common — they’re about the holiday of Hanukkah and they have hip-hop beats. “8 Nights of Hanukkah” is Glen Fuchs’ (aka Kid Kosher) new CD that has five new songs and three from…
