Ash beetle taking a toll on trees in Colts Neck
By Kevin O'Brien
Ash trees continue to die from the ash beetle. We have thousands of ash trees in the Colts Neck area.
If a dead...
It’s time for Republicans to prove voter fraud exists
Thomas Jefferson said, “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.”
The Republican controlled Monmouth County Board...
Schmid earns endorsement in race for Congress
Times are tough and New Jersey needs new leadership and ideas to see us through. This election, residents of the Fourth Congressional District have...
Election letters policy
Letters to the editor regarding the 2020 general election to be held Nov. 3 will be accepted through Oct. 16.
Candidates may not submit a...
Monmouth County clerk reviews guidelines for 2020 election
Recently, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law changing the election process for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election:
• The election will now be conducted...
Monmouth County PBA endorses Licitra
The Monmouth County Conference of PBA delegates, representing 39 law enforcement agencies with more than 2,000 law enforcement officers, are proud to give their...
Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program helps clients navigate ‘new normal’
By Andrea Noren
The Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program (EHAP) in Freehold has not been operating with its usual open door policy since the beginning...
Y members rise up in pandemic to strengthen community
When COVID-19 hit during the spring of 2020, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County had to close our doors and lay off 80% of...
Resident supporting Schmid for Congress
Congressman Chris Smith is running to keep his seat in District 4 against Stephanie Schmid. Congressman Smith’s signs claim he is “a leader we...
Zinc will prevent virus from grabbing hold
Given the choice between a vaccination and a zinc lozenge (zinc gluconate glycine) to ward off the virus and stay healthy, I opt for...
New tax will address income inequality
President John F. Kennedy said that "If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are...
Opinion: Cigarette tax would lessen suffering from cancer
More than 53,000 New Jerseyans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and almost 16,000 will lose their lives from the disease....
Emmett’s Inn owner gave people nights to remember forever
It was early April 1978. The legal drinking age in New Jersey was 18 and I had turned 18 on March 27.
For months, a...
Smith earns endorsement from ‘The Jersey Girls’
As Sept. 11 widows known as "The Jersey Girls," we have spent 19 years fighting for truth, justice, transparency and accountability with regard to...
Marlboro resident asks board to reject Wawa plan
The Marlboro Township Vision Plan opens with the following goal: “Create a sustainable, livable and healthy community where social, economic and environmental interests are...
NJSIAA executive states case for high school sports
By Colleen Maguire
During the past five months, the lives of our student-athletes have changed drastically. In March, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association...
Vote yes to legalization of cannabis on Nov. 3
On Election Day, Nov. 3, New Jersey voters will decide if the state will proceed with legalization of cannabis for adult use.
The current status...
Writer supports Schmid for Congress in 2020
Democrats Andy Kim, Mikie Sherill and Tom Malinowski are serving their first terms in Congress and represent competitive districts. However, they are unafraid to...
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