Category: Independent Opinion
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. STANLEY B. COPEMAN, 73, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown died March 2 at home. Born in Lahora, India, he lived in London, England, prior to…
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Board president explains withdrawal decision (Open letter to Middletown residents)
Board president explains withdrawal decision (Open letter to Middletown residents) It is with deep regret and mixed emotions that I am withdrawing my petition to run for the three-year seat on the Board of Education. Having served this community for six years, I have always maintained as my first priority improving the quality of the…
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Middletown reader has his say on Keyport duckshot story
I read your front page article in your Feb. 27 issue and found the whole article very puzzling. It was filled with wild accounts, very poor judgment, and very little common sense. Let’s start with the boat captain [Keyport Fast Ferry owner]. He said he heard a "ding-ding, ding-ding and wondered what it was." I…
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Gallagher family acknowledges generous acts of kindness
The family of Peter P. Gallagher Jr. would like to gratefully acknowledge all the generous acts of kindness during the past several months. Pete died Jan. 5 at the young age of 39 after a courage five-month battle with esophageal cancer. His family would like to express gratitude for all the expressions of sympathy following…
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Matawan Regional track team, coaches applauded
Congratulations to the entire Matawan Regional High School indoor track team on a tremendous season. Special congratulations to the freshman girls’ team for bringing home the 2002 Freshman Girls Indoor Championship on Saturday, Feb. 9 defeating St. John Vianney in a close race for the title. Medal winners Jessica Adamko, Lisa Constantin, Michelle Cornacchia, Robin…
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American Cancer Society promotes ‘hope’ with daffodils
Hope. Over the past few months, our nation has breathed new meaning into the word "hope." Hope comes in the form of rescue workers, volunteers, friends and neighbors. Hope also comes in the form of daffodils. Daffodils, the first flowers of spring and the symbol of hope to cancer survivors and their families, will arrive…
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Ferries & duck shot don’t mix
Ferries & duck shot don’t mix Keyport definitely needs to take action to prevent a repeat of recent duck-shooting events in the borough. A Keyport Fast Ferry vessel was recently hit by duck shot. No passengers were aboard, but Michael Cummins, the owner of the service, definitely didn’t like the ding-ding sound of the duck…
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Fort plans important to all of us
Area residents have a chance tomorrow and Saturday to get out to Fort Hancock and learn about the National Park Service’s plans for the rehabilitation of 97 national historic landmark buildings at the fort and the adjacent Sandy Hook Proving Ground. Whether you’re a frequent visitor or not, Sandy Hook is one of our most…
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Guest Column Anna M. Diaz-White New logo expresses mission of women’s center
Guest Column Anna M. Diaz-White New logo expresses mission of women’s center On behalf of 180, Turning Lives Around, I am writing to thank Greater Media Newspapers and the Independent for its substantive news article reporting on the new name for the Women’s Center of Monmouth County. Your newspaper has helped us inform area readers…
