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Obituaries
Ruth I. Struble Van Ness Obituaries Ruth I. Struble Van Ness Mrs. Van Ness, 76, of South River died June 13 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen Van Ness and Chuck Silber of Scotch Plains; four sons, Richard Van Ness of South River, Robert Van Ness…
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Democrats say financial house is in very good order
Not content to ruin the reputation of the individuals who now serve the people of Manalapan on the Township Committee, the Manalapan Republican Club is now trying to ruin the reputation of Manalapan itself with false, panic-inducing statements about the town’s fiscal condition. Rather than rely on the biased view presented by Stephen McEnery, let’s…
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Author forgot to mention some important connections
The general election is six months away and the Marlboro Democrats are at it again. In the June 9 edition of the News Transcript, Jeffrey Rosen, president of the Marlboro Democratic Club, attacks both the managing editor of the News Transcript and Republican Township Council candidate Mike Viggiano for their criticism of the Democrat-controlled council…
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U.S. military families can use some help from home
The ABC-TV program "Nightline" reported on the difficulties experienced by young service families at the Marines’ Camp Pendleton in California. It was a disturbing report of low pay and little experience in family budgeting. It showed families using food stamps and lining up to receive bread contributed by a local bakery and food donations from…
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Family thanks community for support at difficult time
After recently suffering the devastating loss of our beloved Kevin, we wish to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the entire community for your support and strength during this very difficult time. For those who knew Kevin, his smile, wit and humor will forever live on in our hearts. He consistently went above and…
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Obituaries
Obituaries William J. Baillie Jr. Mr. Baillie, 74, of Freehold, died May 4 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was a lifelong resident of Freehold. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he had worked in various sales positions. His fondest employment was with Ralph…
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Obituaries
Peter P. Dirito Obituaries Peter P. Dirito Mr. Dirito, 69, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died June 20 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in West New York, he resided in Port Monmouth for several years. He was a maintenance worker at Bayshore Community Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1996. He served…
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Police are doing their job with investigation
Police are doing their job with investigation Although on the surface it appears that the arrest of Alberto Sanchez-Lopez for attempting to purchase fertilizer seems absurd and almost comical, it is not a laughing matter. Most Americans, from cosmopolitan cities to rural communities, are disgusted, afraid, fed up and frustrated over each occurrence of terroristic…
