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Brandon Gaul of Allentown has been awarded a degree in economics and finance from American International College, Springfield, Mass. Brandon joins 216 undergraduate students representing five countries, 12 states and Puerto Rico in receiving congratulations. Deanna Gilman of Cream Ridge has earned president’s list honors for the Spring 2022 semester...
Colleagues mourn passing of state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer
New Jersey political figures have paid tribute to their colleague, state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer, 73, of Plumsted Township, Ocean County, who died on July 23 after a long illness. Dancer, a Republican, was representing New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District at the time of his passing. His district colleagues were Republican...
Sweet Harmony scores in Colleen Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – Now that Sweet Harmony has followed her first-out win on the dirt with a victory in the July 24 $100,000 Colleen Stakes at Monmouth Park at five furlongs on the grass, trainer John Terranova has plenty of options with the 2-year-old daughter of Bayern. But he has...
New Jersey leads U.S. in correcting injustice in exposure to pollution
Many New Jersey residents are lucky enough to live in places where they can breathe clean air and drink clean, healthy water. But many others are not, especially those in low income and minority neighborhoods, which have more than their fair share of polluting industries like incinerators and power generating plants.
Hazlet’s Sesely sizzles in Wall Stadium’s Summer Thunder 100
WALL TOWNSHIP — Anthony Sesely of Hazlet made one of his occasional Wall Stadium Speedway appearances well worth the effort on July 23 by pocketing $5,000 for winning the Summer Thunder 100 for Modified stock cars. The sweltering Saturday night offered a first at the one-third-mile oval according to...
Cyberknife holds off Taiba to win TVG.com Haskell in track record time
OCEANPORT – Gold Square’s Cyberknife set a track record while rallying from off the pace and charging up the rail, then held off a late rally from Taiba by a head to win the $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on July 23. It marked the...
Examiner Datebook, July 27
• Kelsey Forward Initiative will present “Raise Your Voice Jr.,” a new musical revue featuring songs from across Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior Collection, on July 29 at 8 p.m., July 30 at 8 p.m. and July 31 at 2 p.m. at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor. The 45-minute show for all ages features performers ranging in age from 11 to 17. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens and children. Visit KelseyTheatre.org or call 609-570-3333. The theater is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available next to the building.
Taiba installed as 7-5 favorite for TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will look to extend his record for victories to 10 in the TVG.com Haskell Stakes after Taiba was installed as the 7-5 morning line favorite for the $1 million Grade 1 race on July 23 at Monmouth Park following the post position draw on July 20.
Monmouth County News Briefs, July 20
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that 93 nonprofit organizations in the county are being awarded grants in the total amount of $24.28 million through the Monmouth County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program. The commissioners approved the grants at their regular meeting...
Examiner News Briefs, July 20
“Salsa & History – A Superb Pairing” will be presented at the Cream Ridge Winery, Upper Freehold Township, from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13. Reserve tickets online at www.allentownvinj.org by Aug. 8 and save 10% off the $30 per person, $50 per couple price to benefit the community service projects of The Allentown Village Initiative (TAVI). Tickets will be available until Aug 13, but space is limited, according to a press release.
Where are New Jersey’s biggest trees?
George Washington slept under one. Lenape chiefs met with New Jersey’s first governor under another. Barefoot country folk pulled on shoes in the shade of yet another before entering church. Famous New Jersey poet Joyce Kilmer was inspired by one. Another is named after movie character Forrest Gump. You...
Amendment named for late Manalapan SEAL candidate seeks better medical care
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an amendment offered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) which is aimed at improving medical care and oversight for high-stress military training programs in response to the death of U.S. Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen, 24, of Manalapan, who died in February after completing the Navy’s rigorous “Hell Week” training.
Scisco grabs Wall Stadium Modified win on stormy Saturday
WALL TOWNSHIP — Beating the the field and evening rain showers that eventually postponed two feature races, Kyle Scisco powered to the victory in the 40-lap main event for Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway on July 16. It was the second win of the year for Jackson’s “Scisco Kid.”
That’s Right passes first stakes test with ease in My Frenchman Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – Jockey Andy Hernandez says there is no secret to the success That’s Right has had since being switched to the grass three starts ago. “With him, it’s ring and go,” said Hernandez. “If you want to catch me, OK. Good luck with how fast this horse is on the grass.”
Benbang cruises to one-length victory in Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – If Benbang had retired without any black type to her credit, trainer Jonathan Thomas said he “would have been very disappointed in myself as a trainer because she deserves it off what we have seen ability-wise.”. No need to worry about that any longer. BenBang was...
Examiner Datebook, July 20
• The Monmouth County Park System will present Mill Demonstrations on July 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township. See the 19th century gristmill in action. Each demonstration lasts about 15 minutes. Free. Details: 732-842-4000.
Hexa Builders application will have special meeting in Millstone Township
MILLSTONE — The public hearing on an application that proposes the construction of a 170-unit residential development is scheduled to continue during a special meeting of the Millstone Township Planning Board that has been scheduled for Aug. 2. Hexa Builders, LLC, is seeking preliminary and final major site plan...
Duarte set for busy weekend of turf sprints at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – With turf sprints dominating the three-day racing weekend at Monmouth Park, trainer Jorge Duarte Jr. is prepared for all of them. And if it goes well, he could hit a personal milestone by notching his 100th career win. Duarte, three wins shy of 100, could have a...
Center Players begin search for a new home to stage productions
FREEHOLD – A building in Freehold Borough that has been the home of Center Players for more than 20 years is expected to have a new use and has prompted the local theater troupe to begin a search for a new home at which its productions will come to life.
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