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  • Photo

    Elias Craig, Mateo Gonzalez, Isabel Craig, Marco Gonzalez and Julian Craig stand in front of a Komodo dragon ice sculpture that was created by Dan Romeo on Fort Plains Road, Howell. According to the children’s mothers, Carla Stefanelli and Mariellen Bradley, Romeo told them he creates ice sculptures because he likes to make people smile.

  • Letting school buses idle was a wise choice

    I believe all authorities and boards should have citizens watch their actions, but I feel reader Carol Cole’s recent criticism in a letter to the editor about the Marlboro Board of Education to allow diesel buses to idle during the recent frigid weather is misplaced. Diesel engines are notorious for not starting in very cold…

  • Q&A

    In and out with ease with Sharon Peters Q: My mother-in-law is a good and cautious driver. But she has begun having trouble, due to a failing left knee, getting out of her car. Any suggestions? A: Occupational therapists recommend the HandyBar. It’s a heavy-duty steel handle that she’ll slip into the U slot of…

  • Joseph P. “Joe” Lyttle

    Mr. Lyttle, 54, of Freehold Township, formerly of Howell, died Feb. 5, 2014, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, after a courageous battle with cancer. He taught music at the Barkalow Middle School, Freehold Township, for 27 years, and coached the school’s track and cross-country teams. In 2002 he was named Monmouth County Teacher of the…

  • WRITER’S CORNER

    Seeger’s message still moving Maureen Daye I am humming, “This Little Light of Mine” and “Turn, Turn, Turn” repeatedly. Like many folk music aficionados, I am floored by the recent death of folk icon Pete Seeger, 94. I knew Seeger and had a grand opportunity to do some brief work with him during a two-year…

  • Jay D. Matthews

    Mr. Matthews, 82, of Freehold Township, died Jan. 16, 2014, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a carpenter for Steve Graga, Farmingdale. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-54. Mr. Matthews was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou Matthews; a brother, Everett Matthews Jr.; and a sister,…

  • Writer’s fear about pit bulls is unwarranted

    I did not think it was possible, but we have just seen the furtherance of ignorance in R.D. Truitt’s recent letter to the editor regarding pit bulls. It is bad enough that Truitt cites Wikipedia as the source of reference, where the only qualification you need in order to be a self-proclaimed expert is an…

  • Aniello Ventrone

    Mr. Ventrone, 82, of Toms River, died Jan. 17, 2014, in Toms River. Born in Touro, Italy, he arrived in America in 1947, and lived in Jersey City prior to moving to Toms River. He was predeceased by three siblings, Teresa, Dominco and Michele. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Maria; four children and…

  • Laws needed to protect wildlife habitats

    I have been enjoying migratory birds in New Jersey for many years, but this year has been a special treat with the explosion of rare snowy owl sightings throughout our state. While I was surprised and delighted to hear about the beautiful snowy owls here in New Jersey, their presence also triggered an important issue…