Category: Independent Opinion
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Obituaries
Marie M. Olivieri Obituaries Marie M. Olivieri Mrs. Olivieri of Howell died May 31 at Holmdel Convalescent Center, Holmdel. Born in Fairview, she had lived in Old Bridge before moving to Howell 13 years ago. She had worked in the purchasing department of Revlon Inc., Edison, and was also a former millinery model in New…
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Joan P. Keelan Metz
Mrs. Metz, 61, of the Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen, died June 14 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in New York City, she resided in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Belleville before moving to Cliffwood Beach six years ago. Mrs. Metz was a homemaker. She was a member of the Laurence Harbor Democratic Club,…
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Prospect of mandatory military service is a concern
Prospect of mandatory military service is a concern For readers who have children graduating from high school this month, perhaps you’re breathing a sigh of relief — especially if your child has been accepted to college, you’re able to fund it, and you’re watching them take their first steps into a successful, happy future. Take…
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Obituaries
Anna DiTicco DeSanctis Obituaries Anna DiTicco DeSanctis Mrs. DeSanctis, 97, died May 25 in San Giovanni Teatino, Italy. Born in Silvi, Italy, she immigrated to the United States and resided in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Red Bank prior to moving to San Giovanni Teatino five years ago. Mrs. DeSanctis was a homemaker. She was predeceased by…
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Drivers urged to oppose auto insurance legislation
When it comes to purchasing automobile insurance, New Jersey drivers enjoy more choices than motorists in almost every other state. This means New Jersey drivers have the opportunity to make informed decisions about the types of insurance coverage they desire and can craft a policy that best suits their needs. One of the meaningful choices…
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Mountain Hill strains legal line
Mountain Hill strains legal line The developers of the proposed town center in Middletown are at it again. The Mountain Hill Group LLC, project developers, filed another lawsuit against the township May 25. It is one in a long line of claims the developer has filed in an attempt to force its town center on…
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Your Turn
Joe CaliendoGuest ColumnCounty Republican politics funniest joke in Jersey Your Turn Joe Caliendo Guest Column County Republican politics funniest joke in Jersey Joe Caliendo Guest Column County Republican politics funniest joke in Jersey Let’s take a hard look at what is going on in Freehold today. There is a 15-year freeholder, Amy Handlin, saying a…
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Coughlin looking for a ‘quick fix’ for Hazlet’s budget
While other towns are working hard to save open space, Hazlet officials are working hard to develop our open space. As a fourth-generation Hazlet resident, I have seen our town go from a farm community to what it is today. Some changes have been very good and some have been disasters. Poor planning in the…
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Chief dismayed at lack of respect for Reagan
During his terms in office, President Ronald Reagan was instrumental in returning pride to our country, as well as the surge in patriotism we still experience to this day. Upon his passing, President George W. Bush declared a period of mourning and ordered flags at all federal buildings lowered to half-staff for 30 days. State…
