Category: Independent Opinion
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Obituaries
George E. Rinear Mr. Rinear, 79, of Aberdeen, died May 10 at home. Born in Matawan, he resided in Aberdeen the past 46 years. He was a self-employed auto repair mechanic at Rinear’s Repair, Matawan, for 16 years. He served with the U.S. Army (Demolition) during World War II, and received the Bronze Star. He…
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Caught in a Web of lies
It started off simply enough — a short e-mail from “Amy Handlin” with a link to a press release. “Check out our Web site at www.handlin-thompson.org,” it said, and “Remember to vote in the June 7 Republican primary.” At first glance, it appeared legitimate. The release was consistent with Handlin’s criticisms of Sheriff Joseph Oxley…
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For the Record
Campobello’s Market, Holmdel, is located at 130 Route 34. The address provided in an article last week was incorrect.
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A new entry in the book of lame excuses
Coda Greg Bean I remember the time my cousin, Danny, ate three cans of pork and beans warmed Boy Scout-style over an open fire. The afternoon was a lot of fun, but when we came back to grandma’s farmhouse that evening, Danny was — not to put too fine a point on it — starting…
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Letters
Public urged to vote Azzolina in primary U.S. Navy Capt. (Ret.) Joseph Azzolina, of Middletown, personally helped me when I was in crisis after my son died in a naval operation several years ago. As a Navy officer and state assemblyman, the captain contacted Washington and was able to get me through this terrible tragedy…
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Is it time for historical accuracy in sentencing?
Coda Greg Bean Just when you start to think Monmouth County has a lock on criminal behavior among high-profile hooligans, something unexpected comes along to rock your world. And news last week that Richard Walling — a former East Brunswick Township official, teacher and son of local political legend Jean Walling — had been charged…
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Emergency Medical Services Week May 15-21
The members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a partner in this perpetual care, Monmouth Medical Center salutes EMS as a vital part of every community and enthusiastically joins the American College of Emergency Physicians in their…
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Obituaries
Lillian B. Maloney McGovern Mrs. McGovern, 86, of Middletown, died May 14. Born in Jersey City, she resided in Lyndhurst prior to moving to Middletown 21 yeas ago to reside with her daughter. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She was predeceased by a sister, Anna. She is survived by her…
