Category: Examiner Opinion

Rowan University, Glassboro, has named the following students to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester: from Allentown: Robert Brown, Nicole Krosnowski and Andrew Lysy; and from Millstone Township: Brittani Ferriola, Nicholas Fiordaliso, Michael Marabondo, James Pleban and Ryan Ponzio.

by Lucie M. Winborne, ReMIND Magazine Austin Powers Golden age or the end of civilization as we knew it? Memories of the ’60s frequently tend to fall into one of those two camps. Even those who didn’t live through the decade can think of words to describe it: peace and love, civil-rights awareness, protests and…

Will Ferrell in IFC’s “The Spoils Before Dying” KATRINA MARCINOWSKI/IFC IFC will premiere its six-part comedy miniseries, “The Spoils Before Dying,” Wednesday, July 8, Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m.. Written by Will Ferrell, the six half-hour episodes depict a pulp-noir murder mystery set in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles’…

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular NBC, 8 p.m. live This year, America’s most spectacular birthday party has added a second location on the East River to allow for even more pyrotechnic fun as more than 50,000 shells and effects are used during the 25-minute synchronized display. Celebrate the nation’s birthday with all-star performances from…

Will Gov. Chris Christie run for president? That is the big question. Oh, how I hope that he does run for president. I would like him to be exposed in the primary debates by his fellow Republicans concerning how badly he has governed the state of New Jersey. He has done nothing for New Jersey.…

It is frustrating that our elected officials do not see the need to raise funds to properly maintain the transportation infrastructure in New Jersey. For many years, state, county and local officials have been fearful to change any funding in New Jersey. Tragically, New Jersey’s gas tax is preponderantly used to pay bonds, and it…

MATT DENTON Tommy Tariccone rides a wave during a June 20 skimboard competition in Sea Bright.

MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence has just awarded seven grants totaling $15,253 to Millstone Township K-8 School District schools. In January, the foundation awarded three grants totaling $13,591. Between its two grant cycles this school year, the foundation awarded a total of $28,844, according to a press release. Since 2002, the…

For the past six years, the Obama administration has elevated incompetence even beyond the reach of ridicule. When one disillusioned voter was asked what he thought were President Barack Obama’s three biggest mistakes, he simply replied, “First, his accepting the nomination. Second, taking the oath of office. And third, not resigning.” As for the other…