• Edison High safety ambassador educates students

    Edison High safety ambassador educates students

    NEW BRUNSWICK – Edison High School Senior Vivian Odubanjo, 18, became a safety ambassador to highlight her college applications. But she quickly realized her participation in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s Safety Ambassador Program was far more significant. “The kids were so attentive when we came into the room, and hearing them connect with the…

  • DEP podcasts educate public on environment

    DEP podcasts educate public on environment

    TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a series of audio podcasts designed to provide the public with insights on initiatives and activities the department takes to protect and enhance the state’s environment. “I am very proud of the work performed by the professionals here at DEP,” Commissioner Bob Martin said. “New…

  • Marlboro takes action on housing

    Marlboro takes action on housing

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has approved a memorandum of agreement that is intended to advance the development of two municipality sponsored 100 percent affordable housing projects. On June 22, the council entered into an agreement with Community Investment Strategies, Lawrenceville, for the development, financing, planning and operation of affordable…

  • Marlboro residents may weigh in on two ordinances

    Marlboro residents may weigh in on two ordinances

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Residents may comment on a pair of ordinances at the July 7 meeting of the Marlboro Township Council. On June 22, council members introduced an ordinance that if adopted will amend the municipal code as it relates to hiring a certified animal control officer. The change would allow…

  • Lakewood celebrates Independence Day

    Lakewood celebrates Independence Day

    LAKEWOOD – Get ready for an Independence Day celebration with fireworks and a concert on Sunday, July 3. The All-Star Patriotic Orchestra, the municipal band conducted by Wilbur Wittemann, will kick off the festivities at 7:30 p.m. at the All Wars Memorial Amphitheater near Lake Carasaljo, off Route 9. Fireworks will be held over the…

  • July is Family Month at William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace

    July is Family Month at William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — July is Family Month at William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, the Township of Ocean’s public nine-hole golf facility. Family specials at the course that is located at 1003 Wickapecko Drive in July include: Kids play free: Youth 7-17 years old play free throughout the month of July with a…

  • Findings from 2016 Kids Count data book released

    Findings from 2016 Kids Count data book released

    NEWARK – According to the 2016 KIDS COUNT® data book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a significant number of teens took steps toward improving their future prospects. Comparing data between 2008 and 2014, the teen birth rate in New Jersey fell 46 percent and drug and alcohol abuse dropped 29 percent for the state…

  • Examiner On Campus, June 30

    Examiner On Campus, June 30

    Millstone Township residents Felicia Duch, Samantha Farkas and Erin Murphy have been named to the dean’s list for the 2016 spring semester at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut. The following area residents graduated from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts: Tyler Tice of Allentown, Bachelor of Arts, psychology; Brianne Mullarkey of Millstone Township, Bachelor of Science, biology;…

  • Tri-Town News On Campus, June 30

    Tri-Town News On Campus, June 30

    Anthony Mielnicki of Howell, has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York. The following Howell residents have been named to the dean’s list for the 2016 spring semester at Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts: Matthew E. Postorino and Sarah Wu. Michael Kaminskas of Jackson has received a College…

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