Category: Independent Opinion

  • Singer Brian Fallon responds to requests and speaks at CBA

    Christmas came early for the creative writing students at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft when Brian Fallon, lead singer of The Gaslight Anthem, held a special guest lecture. The Red Bank-born songwriter, on the cusp of beginning a national tour, took some time to speak with students after a truly impressive request on social media.…

  • Pupils’ projects raise funds for new school playground

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — In a season filled with joy and the spirit of helping others, second grade students learned what it means to give back. Those students did learn that through fundraising efforts, it proves that no matter how big or small you are, anyone can make a difference in…

  • Saint John Vianney students give back for the holidays

    HOLMDEL — Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) students continue to give back to the surrounding community during this holiday season. Members of the SJVHS National Honors Society (NHS) participated in a pajama drive in conjunction with Jersey Shore Medical Center. Members of the NHS also collected coloring books and crayons that were wrapped and…

  • Evelyn Marie Wenzel

    Evelyn Marie Wenzel, 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4 at the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Naperville, Illinois. Evelyn was born on June 3, 1927, a daughter to the late Michael and Maria (Zachary) Maklary and a sister to the late Louis Maklary from South River. She graduated from South River High School…

  • Students flourish in the numerous activities offered by Matawan-Aberdeen

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – As students get ready to enjoy the holiday break, Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District officials reflected on the year so far. The officials highlighted some of the new and returning programming and extracurricular activities that many have signed up to enjoy. “We have a tremendous number of opportunities…

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    FRANK GALIPO Leonard Feber, 4, of Tinton Falls, plays on the beach at Victory Park, Rumson, on Dec. 13.

  • Thank you for support of open space program

    A few months ago I authored a Letter to the Editor dealing with an effort to have Stone Road Meadows in Hazlet be designated as and purchased under the Open Space Program, and then developed into a county park. I asked for the support of the Hazlet Township Council in passing a resolution in support…

  • Do not let terrorists taint truth behind Islam

    As a Muslim U.S. citizen I want to echo the sentiment of the Muslim community that is now a target of Donald Trumps’s slander following the terrorist act in San Bernardino that is a misrepresentation of Islamic faith. Islam promotes peaceful, tolerant and harmonious co-existence of people of all faiths. The Quran states that slaying…

  • Bear hunt approved though many are opposed

    Do others feel like the government officials of New Jersey do whatever they please despite the will of the people? For example, you would “think” that when the government asks for public comment about an expanded bear hunt and only 390 are in favor of it, while 6,635 are opposed, that we might not have…