• Caucus encourages women to ‘Get Out to Vote’

    Caucus encourages women to ‘Get Out to Vote’

    With New Jersey gearing up for the primary election on June 7, it is important that women in Monmouth County be informed of the Monmouth County Democratic Women’s Caucus (MCDWC) and also get out to vote. MCDWC believes this is the “Year of the Woman,” with the strong possibility of the first woman being elected…

  • Examiner Datebook, June 2

    Examiner Datebook, June 2

    • Nancy Silberman, retired teacher of hearing impaired and multiply disabled students for more than 35 years, will discuss her personal experiences after receiving a cochlear implant two years ago, and her future prognosis, at the June 5 meeting of the Ocean-Monmouth Hearing Loss Support Group at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive,…

  • In service

    U.S. Air Force Airman Jordan R. Brennert graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Brennert completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward…

  • Nominations sought for South River Wall of Fame

    Nominations sought for South River Wall of Fame

    The South River School District will be seeking nominations for the South River High School Wall of Fame. The nomination deadline is June 24. Nominations will be considered based on attendance at South River High School, a high level of achievement in his/her field and the characteristics of being a positive role model for South…

  • Legion to present ‘BeatleMania’ June 15

    Legion to present ‘BeatleMania’ June 15

    The Sons of American Legion Post No. 253 will sponsor “BeatleMania on the Lake,” a fundraising performance featuring the Beatles tribute band Britishmania, 7 p.m. June 15 at the post home, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood. There will be approximately two hours and 15 minutes of music. Tickets cost $25 per person; children under age 12 accompanied…

  • Spotswood schools recognized for social media outreach

    Spotswood schools recognized for social media outreach

    Scott Rocco, superintendent of the Spotswood School District, received a third-place award for Social Media in the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA) Awards. The event awarded school communications professionals for their outstanding print and electronic collateral used in educational communications programs or campaigns. The ceremony was held at Rowan University on May 20.…

  • Spotswood church plants hope for those in need

    Spotswood church plants hope for those in need

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — While most residents contribute canned food to food pantries, the Trinity United Methodist Church in Spotswood began planting a garden in which fresh produce would be donated to a local food pantry. “No one could really bring fresh produce, so we thought if we could have a garden…

  • AARP offers tour of Canadian cities

    AARP offers tour of Canadian cities

    Old Bridge AARP Chapter No. 4854 will offer a six-day, five-night bus trip to Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa Sept. 18-23. The excursion will include motor-coach transportation; five nights’ hotel lodging; 10 meals (five breakfasts and five dinners); trips to Montmorency Falls, Notre Dame Basilica and Montreal Tower; guided tours of Montreal, Quebec City and…

  • Elks to sponsor Father’s Day Breakfast

    Elks to sponsor Father’s Day Breakfast

    Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will host its Father’s Day Breakfast 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 19 at the post home, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The buffet menu will include eggs, pancakes, French toast, home fries, sausage, bacon, toast, bagels, muffins, coffee and juices. Donation is $10 for adults, $5 for fathers, grandfathers and youngsters ages…

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