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Support helped to make Habitat ride a big success
On Oct. 5, Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity (formerly Freehold Area Habitat for Humanity) held its fourth annual "Motorcycle Ride for Affordable Housing." We had beautiful weather that day, with 200 motorcyclists attending, and through their support we raised over $15,000. Our thanks go out to all the motorcyclists who attended, their sponsors, all the…
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Re-enactors’ MHS visit recalls bloody Civil War
BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Civil War re-enactor Daniel Torrisi demonstrates bugle calls used during the war. MANALAPAN — Civil War re-enactors brought their unique perspective on an important time in American history to a special Veterans Day remembrance at Manalapan High School. Supervisor of Social Studies Michelle Lilley…
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Patriotic pupils honor
veterans of U.S. wars BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Members of the Spirit of Youth singers perform patriotic selections during a Veterans Day program at the Pine Brook School, Manalapan, Nov. 11. veterans of U.S. wars BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Pupils at the Pine Brook School honored U.S. veterans of all…
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Your Turn
Steven JohnsonGuest ColumnResident inspired to get involved Your Turn Steven Johnson Guest Column Resident inspired to get involved Steven Johnson Guest Column Resident inspired to get involved This year I felt compelled to work on a political campaign. I owe this epiphany to Drew Shapiro. I talked to many residents of Manalapan and heard stories…
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For the Record
For the Record The phone number for Athlete’s Alley, Shrewsbury, was incorrect in an article about the business that ran in the Holiday Traditions special section last week. The correct phone number is (732) 842-1127.
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Real power lies in the hands of those citizens who did not vote
The last time I looked at a map of Manalapan, Covered Bridge was still a part of our township. It is unfortunate that the author of the News Transcript editorial "Where the Real Power Lies" has decided to separate this community from the rest of our town. There are other voting districts in Manalapan where…
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Marlboro schools aid memorial fund
Almost $1,750 raised by Monmouth County schools has been donated to the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial Fund. According to a press release, the Robertsville Elementary School, Marlboro, donated $320; the Manasquan Elementary School collected $316; Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Highlands, gave $279.84; the Asher Holmes Elementary School, Marlboro, $251.51; Bradley Beach Elementary School…
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MOM rail survey needs explanation
MOM rail survey needs explanation MOM rail survey needs explanation A recent survey regarding the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail line leaves more questions than it answers. According to the survey by McLaughlin and Associates of Alexandria, Va., 65 percent of the 400 adults contacted on June 19 were not even aware of the proposed project.…
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Obituaries
Coppelia E. Gonzalez Obituaries Coppelia E. Gonzalez Mrs. Gonzalez, 80, of Marlboro, died Nov. 10 at home. Born in Havana, Cuba, she lived in Kenilworth for 20 years before moving to Marlboro two years ago. She worked as a supervisor for the Firemen’s Fund Insurance Co., Parsippany, for 25 years. She was also employed by…
