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Place the Golden Rule on police cars
During the public portion of the Township Committee meeting in Manalapan on May 11, I suggested that the governing body place a decal on...
Parade means so much to Freehold Borough
For the last 10 years, I have participated in the Freehold Borough Memorial Day parade with the privilege of driving Alice McCobb, the parade...
Committee produced a great Manalapan Day
I would like to give a big shout-out to the Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) for putting on another spectacular Manalapan Day. Although the weather...
Chris Smith understands the science of babies
In response to Larry Furman's letter to the editor endorsing Lorna Phillipson for Congress and claiming Congressman Chris Smith does not believe science, I...
Writer supports Phillipson for Congress
How does a guy who lives in Virginia and who holds views that are more Taliban than Tea Party represent NJ-4 in Congress? If...
Use tax funds only for their specified purpose
I understand our state Legislature is contemplating increasing the gasoline tax in New Jersey by as much as 100 percent. On its face, this...
Europe will ‘never be like America’
“When in the course of human events it becomes necessary to dissolve the political bands which have connected one with another" ... so spoke...
AARP thankful for bill that protects the elderly against abuse
Thank you Gov. Chris Christie and members of the legislature for signing Bill S157 to create the New Jersey Task Force on Abuse Against the...
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...
Agency focuses on community’s health
Since 1994, the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) Community Health Center (CHC) has been of tremendous service to Monmouth County, offering comprehensive...
Can Trump restore America and change the status quo?
Vox Populi, Vox Dei — The Voice Of The People Is the Voice of God - is inscribed on the alabaster frieze of the...
Uncertainty principle a more reassuring option for voter
It seems like our choices are narrowed. In Ted Cruz, I found a man who actually did exactly what he said he would do...
Trump represents a lack of morals for America
Voting for presidential candidate Donald Trump as the leader of the world ascertains that America is losing its moral compass.
Trump has not been loyal...
Public encouraged to acknowledge EMS personnel this week
While most New Jerseyans hunkered down during the Jan. 23 blizzard, members of the Oceanport First Aid Squad were busy, literally, saving a life....
Don’t forget true meaning of Memorial Day
The month of May is upon us. As we move towards that magical day of May 30, Memorial Day, we think of summer fun,...
Strikers urged to end work stoppage, continue negotiations
As a business owner and longtime Verizon customer in New Jersey, I am concerned my service and business may be affected if striking Verizon...
Freehold board has made tough decisions
Having read the Opinion page of the News Transcript on April 20, I want to offer my opinion on Jane Scott Fields’ letter to...
Annual event brings attention to heart disease in women
Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year — more...