Category: Independent Opinion

  • Resident impressed with Donovan’s efforts

    The traffic situation on Bethany Road, Holmdel, is going from bad to worse. Just talk to those of us who are frustrated every day, either attempting to back out of driveways on Bethany Road or trying to exit from side streets onto Bethany Road. It’s dangerous. The good news is that help is coming. Recently,…

  • Parents extend thanks to rescuers, doctors

    As many of you are aware, on Aug. 3 an unimaginable event took place at our home. First and foremost, we thank God for sparing Brian’s young life. From the 911 operator to the first responders of the Middletown Township Police Department and Lincroft First Aid Squad and EMT, this was truly a testament to…

  • Your Turn

    Tricia ReingleGuest ColumnSt. John Vianney softball team member seeks reason for dismissal of Your Turn Tricia Reingle Guest Column St. John Vianney softball team member seeks reason for dismissal of ‘Coach K’ Tricia Reingle Guest Column St. John Vianney softball team member seeks reason for dismissal of ‘Coach K’ Knowledge, commitment, and involvement. These three…

  • ‘We the people’ nothing more than an oxymoron

    Every year, when election time comes around, politicians at the municipal, state and national levels want us to vote for them because they have a plan for "smart" government. In New Jersey, we have the perfect example that the slogan "we the people" is nothing more than an oxymoron. At the municipal level, residents are…

  • Obituaries

    James "Jeffrey" Miller Obituaries James "Jeffrey" Miller Mr. Miller, 52, of Matawan died at July 5 at home. Born in Long Branch, he was a lifelong resident of Matawan. He was a police officer with the Freehold Township Police Department for 22 years, retiring in December. He served with the U.S. Army from 1972-75, and…

  • Your Turn

    Elizabeth FarryGuest ColumnFormer student believes Matawan band teacher Your Turn Elizabeth Farry Guest Column Former student believes Matawan band teacher’s optimism, contagious energy will live forever Elizabeth Farry Guest Column Former student believes Matawan band teacher’s optimism, contagious energy will live forever Our community lost an amazing person recently. Mr. Carlo Vinci Jr., the band…

  • Thanks extended to ‘Wheels’ supporters

    The return of the soap box derby in Keyport July 31 brought together many residents, business leaders, the Keyport Fire Department, and town officials for all the right reasons — family fun in a special place to live, work and play. Keyport on Wheels weekend celebrated the return of the derby along with a battle…

  • For the Record

    For the Record A photo caption in last week’s edition mistakenly said the "Keyport on Wheels" event was held to raise funds for autism research. One participant in the day’s Soapbox Derby event raised funds for autism research. A story last week incorrectly referred to Raritan High School as Raritan Valley High School. We regret…