• Millstone youths look forward to theater arts, set design camps

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Are you ready for the summer? Gina Whalen, community education director and managing director of the Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC), has announced that the Cornerstone Music and Theater Arts Camp will be held at the MPAC from July 27 through Aug. 13. “Space [for campers] is filling up…

  • Millstone Color-A-Thon moved to October

    MILLSTONE — The Millstone PTO and PTSA have postponed a communitywide Color-A-Thon from May 30 until Oct. 18. The event will still be held at the Millstone Township Middle School, 5 Dawson Court, according to an event flier. “Due to a low enrollment, we have rescheduled our Color-A-Thon event,” PTSA Co-President Michele Stillwell wrote in…

  • Writer appreciates comments about budget

    Congratulations to Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education member Neil Schloss for his intelligently articulated critique of the board’s obfuscated budgeting process and lack of detail budget presentation (“Millstone Board Puts School Budget In Place,” Examiner, May 14, 2015). Well done, Mr. Schloss! Gregory M. CinqueMillstone Township

  • The Italian Chicks Variety Show

    TOP PICK Presented by actor Danny Aiello, “The Italian Chicks” opens its East Coast tour on May 31 at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. It is a one-night-only comedy and song event that kicks off the group’s tour. “The Italian Chicks” is a two-hour comedy revue variety show with a focus on family,…

  • Freehold Idol begins June 3

    FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold has announced that its popular singing contest, Freehold Idol, is back for its ninth season and is now presented by iPlay America, Freehold Township. Talented individuals from throughout the region will begin to entertain audiences and vie for first-place bragging rights at 7:30 p.m. June 3 outdoors at the Monmouth County…

  • Hidden Gardens Tour set for June 13

    ALLENTOWN — Garden and art lovers are in for a special treat in June when the Allentown Garden Club and the Allentown Art Guild partner on the Hidden Gardens Tour. The tour, which is offered every two years, offers rare glimpses into area residents’ most exquisite private gardens, according to a press release. The 2015…

  • Motorcycles to gather in Cream Ridge

    UPPER FREEHOLD — The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host Bike Night 5:30-9 p.m. June 3 at the Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Cream Ridge. “This is the second time we are holding this event at the golf course, but the first time with their new restaurant, The…

  • Airbag recall

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How can I find out if my car is among those being recalled as part of the massive airbag recall? A: You should have received a recall notice from the automaker if your car is among the millions in this country being recalled for problems with driver and passenger side…

  • Why it’s a good time to buy a high-mileage car

    Low gas prices are making larger and less fuel-efficient models more attractive, which makes it a buyer’s market for some of the industry’s most frugal rides By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has been falling like a rock since last summer, settling just above…

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