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...
Children and parents must be safe during prom, graduation season
Prom and graduation season is upon us. I, and Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey, wish to congratulate all the students and families who will...
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...
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...
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...
Grateful for care, concern, support
This letter is written for all those who helped make a difficult time somewhat easier.
My husband, Gerald Celecki, passed away on Oct. 14, 2015....
Residents’ voices carry weight in town hall
In a recent letter to the editor, a local resident opined that while it is generally difficult for citizens to get the ear of...
Don’t abandon domesticated ducks, geese
Every year, domesticated ducks and geese are found abandoned in ponds and lakes. All domesticated animals are dependent on humans for food, water, shelter,...
Life stories with Lisa Anderson
For some people, a catastrophe can result in putting us on a totally different path in life. Such is the case for Sue Gallagher.
Born...
Residents warned about phony IRS calls
Across New Jersey, residents are have been receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS or the U.S. Treasury for a...
Health-care restrictions endanger women
It is hard to believe that 43 years have passed since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to privacy in...
Reproductive justice and Roe v. Wade
On Jan. 22, 1973, the landmark constitutional ruling Roe v. Wade guaranteed a woman’s right to privacy regarding her body and significantly improved women’s...
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