Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Extended warranty? Never again!

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH I’ve never been a fan of extended warranties. I didn’t care if they sounded like a good deal. I didn’t care if they promised me babbling brooks and serenity in the face of adversity. I stuck to my guns and said no to extended warranties on everything from TVs…

  • Residents growing weary of looking at truck

    Some of us are lucky enough to have neighbors who truly care about each other’s feelings. However, sometimes we are faced with neighbors who are obnoxious and rude. So, how do we deal with that problem? It is not always such an easy task, nor can it always be fixed. I have been living on…

  • Middle school pupils to stage ‘High School Musical Jr.’

    MARLBORO — Everyone has dreams. Some dream of being the star of the basketball team or science decathlon, others hope to be the lead in the spring musical. What happens when someone wants to do more than one thing? The audience will have a chance to find out on March 1 and March 2 at…

  • Obama’s stand on gun control is hypocritical

    This is in response to a letter from Andrew Stein that was published in a recent edition of the News Transcript. Being an “objective” fellow, I am sure you will understand my reason for answering your letter, since it leaves the impression that I am not in favor of the president and his family’s Secret…

  • Americans’ right to bear arms must be protected by elected officials

    I highly oppose any new regulations that infringe on the rights of good, law-abiding citizens in New Jersey. I am extremely upset with the frenzy of new anti-gun bills and those who helped introduce them. But I want to try and answer a question for you. I hear people ask, “Why does anyone need more…

  • ‘Do Not Call’ seems to mean go ahead and call at will

    CODA GREG BEAN If you need to know exactly how terrified telemarketers are of the toothless federal Do Not Call Registry, all you have to do is look at the registry’s website, on which you’ll find this warning: “Scammers have been making phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls…

  • Become a modern-day Thoreau

    GUEST COLUMN MICHELE S. BYERS Are you eagerly waiting for spring? The first daffodils to bloom … chickadee song … snow drops and crocuses? You are not alone. Probably since the dawn of civilization, winter-weary folks have counted the days for green sprouts and blossoming flowers. Some of those folks kept detailed notes on what…

  • Mark Schwartz

    Mr. Schwartz, 62, of Haddonfield, formerly of Marlboro, died Feb. 2, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he practiced law for more than 20 years. He then pursued writing and authored more than 15 unpublished books. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbra. Surviving are a daughter, Abigail; his mother, Albertine;…