Tri-Town Opinion
Veterans memorial foundation seeks support
On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as...
Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation grateful for support
On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as...
Fire sprinkler system in rebuilt school will ensure safety
On Jan. 3, the students of James Monroe Elementary School in Edison happily returned to their school after one improperly discarded, partially burning cigarette...
Special event collected food for Howell pantry
On Dec. 17, Santa Claus assisted the Ramtown-Howell Fire Company with its annual Santa Ride/Food Drive to assist the Howell Food Pantry. Santa and...
Being silent is not an option
Unless people speak out against a bigoted racist like Carl Paladino, despicable comments like his become acceptable and end up being the new norm....
Customer service would help ensure package delivery
I have been hearing a lot in the news lately about missing packages from people’s front porches. The carriers that deliver the package can...
Reader supports congressional investigation of presidential election
As my congressional representative for the 4th District, I am respectfully urging Congressman Chris Smith to add his voice to the nonpartisan group of...
Reader suggests how to repair trust between police, minorities
The candidates in this election cycle were asked how they would repair the broken relationship and trust between the African American communities and the...
America will be stronger next year
Our USA patriot history is strongly worth repeating in 2017-18.
Question: What would both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson do in December 1800? Pray a...
Thank an EMS volunteer
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
World AIDS Day is a time to recommit to the fight
On Dec. 1 we mark World AIDS Day, a moment to acknowledge progress and to remember the 35 million lives taken by this epidemic....
How will Trump respond?
I am an early sleeper and early riser. I woke up on Wednesday, anticipating a glass-ceiling-shattering victory for Hillary; the totally unexpected happened.
As expected,...
EMS volunteers are ‘unsung heroes’
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
‘Let’s all take a deep breath’ and support our president, country
I am so saddened by the reaction of young people to the election of our new president-to-be. To reach the age of at least...
Stop treating drug addiction as a criminal issue
The Hazlet Township Committee in Monmouth County is on the right track in planning to offer recovery counselors to persons facing a heroin overdose,...
‘Yes’ vote on Question 1 will boost equine industry
On behalf of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and the thousands of people who work in New Jersey’s equine...
Coward reports sign to Jackson community association
I live in a 55-and-over community in Jackson and I would like to share a disturbing situation I find myself in with the hopes...
Learn warning signs of stroke, act F.A.S.T.
When I suffered a stroke at age 28, I didn’t realize that a stroke could happen to me. After suffering from dizzy spells and...
