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Monmouth County News Briefs, July 13
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, has announced that the state has allocated $550,000 to the Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center which will open on campus this year. According to a press release from Brookdale, state Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) championed this effort on behalf of the college, acknowledging that the Wellness Center will enhance the quality and accessibility of essential services to its community.
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Brandon Gaul of Allentown has been named to the Spring 2022 dean’s list at American International College, Springfield, Mass. Katherine Wilkinson of Allentown graduated in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y. Courtney Buecker of Allentown has earned highest honors...
Gov. Murphy signs package of firearms legislation
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation which state leaders say will continue an initiative against gun violence in New Jersey. Murphy signed the legislation during a recent ceremony in Metuchen. Murphy said supporters of the legislation were met by critics who were calling the supporters’ efforts “too ambitious” against a...
YMCAs in Monmouth and Ocean counties announce partnership
As of July 1, two central New Jersey YMCAs began working together to strengthen their collective community impact. The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County (YGMC) and the Ocean County YMCA (OCYMCA) entered into a management agreement that took effect July 1 and will continue through December. The agreement was unanimously approved by both boards of directors, according to a press release.
Blewett wins NASCAR Jersey Shore 150 at Wall Stadium
WALL TOWNSHIP — Jimmy Blewett is one of the best auto racers to ever compete at Wall Stadium Speedway. He reminded everyone of that by topping the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour field in the Jersey Shore 150 on July 9 at the one-third mile high-banked oval, according to a press release.
He’spuregold wins Irish War Cry Handicap again, cruising to victory
OCEANPORT – Trainer Kelly Breen isn’t quite sure what’s next for He’spuregold, but the 4-year-old Jersey-bred appears headed for bigger things and more challenging company. One race after making his seasonal debut against open company a winning one, He’spuregold followed that up with an impressive two-and-a-half-length...
Pine Barrens natural landscape will rebound from Wharton wildfire
Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, New Jersey’s largest wildfire in 15 years swept through Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens two weeks ago, burning more than 13,500 acres. Thankfully, no lives or homes were lost, as the blaze occurred in a remote part of New Jersey’s...
Examiner Datebook, July 13
• The New Egypt Elks Parade Committee will host an All You Can Eat Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon July 17 at 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt. Breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, potatoes, pork roll, bacon, sausage, orange juice, tea, hot chocolate, coffee and milk (menu subject to change). Cost: Children 3 and under are free; ages 4-12, $6; ages 13 and over, $11. Open seating, no reservation needed. All are welcome to attend.
Bramble Bay scores in Jersey Girl Handicap at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – Whenever trainer Mike Dini needs a pick-me-up for himself or for the 6-year-old mare Bramble Bay he simply waits for the Jersey Girl Handicap to surface on the Monmouth Park stakes schedule. It came up on July 9 and the results were predictable. Bramble Bay, who won...
TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park draws 19 nominations
OCEANPORT – Nineteen horses have been nominated to the Grade 1 TVG.com Haskell Stakes to be held on July 23 at Monmouth Park, including a pair of horses from nine-time winning trainer Bob Baffert, racing secretary John F. Heims announced on July 7. Baffert, who last won the Haskell...
I’m Listening seeks another Jersey-bred stakes win in Jersey Girl Stakes
OCEANPORT – The way I’m Listening has been acting and racing lately, trainer Claudio Gonzalez said it’s impossible to tell that the mare is 8 years old. “It’s like she’s 3 or 4 again with her energy,” he said. “You can see that when she races. Her four races this year have all been good.”
Millstone resident who helped guide restoration of historic homestead passes away
MILLSTONE — Joann Kelty, 67, a resident of Millstone Township who assumed a leading role in the restoration of the community’s historic Thomas Baird Homestead, died on June 25 following a four-year battle with glioblastoma. In an interview with the Examiner, Nancy Grbelja, a former mayor and Township...
Monmouth County News Briefs, July 6
U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) announced he has secured $26 million for maintenance dredging of the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the underlying legislation in the upcoming months, according to a press release.
Millstone planners take issue with aspects of Hexa Builders application
MILLSTONE – Testimony regarding an application that proposes a residential development consisting of market rate and affordable housing in Millstone Township continued during a special meeting of the Planning Board on June 29, but no vote on the project was taken that evening. During the meeting, members of the...
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