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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...
Teachers are the real stars, not technology
After reading the March 30 News Transcript article, "Board Grants Superintendent New Five-Year Contract," I was disappointed to read Superintendent of Schools Dr. John...
Freehold must speak up to get school aid
I took a trip to Trenton recently. I boarded a school bus as the rain fell. The trip gave me an enhanced concern for...
County freeholders came through with tax cut
Let me publicly express my appreciation to the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders for the tremendous job they have done in arriving at their...
Make conversion to do-it-yourself government
When you discover that property taxation is a form of legal thievery and the government services you need can be done by yourself in...
Residents should question merit increases
It pained me to read the details of the new five-year contract for the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District superintendent of schools, John Marciante Jr....
STOMP the Monster founder wants to make a difference
The emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis can turn someone’s world upside down. Immediate thoughts and questions of “How long do I have left...
EMS volunteers need public support
The attacks in Brussels and Paris remind us of our own vulnerability to another large-scale terrorist assault on our soil. Such a strike surely...
17-year-olds encouraged to register to vote
A recent law change enables every eligible 17-year-old New Jersey citizen to
register to vote with the understanding that they may not vote until they
become...
17-year-olds can register to vote in New Jersey
A recent law change enables every eligible 17-year-old New Jersey citizen to register to vote with the understanding that they may not vote until...
Death of State Trooper reminds motorists to be more aware
Flashing lights mean slow down, move over, be alert.
The recent tragic death of New Jersey State Police Trooper, Sean Cullen, is a glaring reminder of the...
Achieving equality for all women still a challenge
Each year we celebrate March as Women’s History Month, and we salute women who throughout history have sacrificed to bring to the world's attention...
Resident will reject school referendum
Kudos to the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education for their steadfast resoluteness in holding yet another referendum. This is just another ploy...
Rejecting the agenda of the oligarchy at the local level
The oligarchy (government by the few) which controls both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party has already decided who candidate A will be...
