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  • Readers surprised that many of us are criminals in N.J.

    CODA GREG BEAN Apparently, I wasn’t the only one surprised, and outraged, by the fact that it’s basically illegal to carry a pocketknife in New Jersey — and that doing so might get you charged with a felony or a misdemeanor fine of nearly $1,000, if the local prosecutor is in a good mood. Two…

  • Outsourcing school jobs is not the answer

    I just finished reading Joseph Waldman’s Your Turn guest column, “Union Leaders Fail Rank and File,” from the Dec. 1 New Transcript and I felt that I had to respond to this article. Mr. Waldman’s reference to a “tongue-in-cheek” 1973 Woody Allen movie (“Sleeper”) confused me. The connection with this movie to his father and…

  • Public’s input sought in search for new Freehold Twp. superintendent

    As Freehold Township residents may know, Dr. William Setaro, the Freehold Township K-8 School District’s superintendent of schools, will be retiring this coming June. The most important task of a board of education is to hire a superintendent. The Board of Education is beginning the process to find our next superintendent of schools. West Hudson…

  • Horse racing is a vital component of New Jersey’s economy

    Despite the invigorated summer meet at Monmouth Park and having two premier horse racing meets held in New Jersey, supporters of the casino industry believe that horse racing should not be subsidized to promote and modernize the sport. These same casino industry supporters would lead you to believe that Atlantic City does not receive any…

  • Writer reflects on issue surrounding Wikileaks

    The domestic media coverage surrounding the recent release of classified U.S. diplomatic cables by whistleblower news organization, Wiki- Leaks has simply echoed the sentiments of disgruntled government officials who are clearly embarrassed at the fact their habitual disregard for the law and complete lack of transparency has been so acutely documented. The editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks,…

  • Frank Samuel Johnson

    Mr. Johnson, 84, of Freehold, died Dec. 16, 2010, at The Manor, Freehold Township. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the 65th Division of Gen. Patton’s 3rd Army. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for combat action in Germany and Austria. Prior to his retirement in 1990,…

  • Ann Schrieber

    Mrs. Schreiber (nee Williams), of Freehold Township, died Dec. 9, 2010, at Hackensack University Hospital, Hackensack. She was predeceased by a son, Douglas Snyder; and brothers and sisters. Surviving are her husband, Richard D. Schreiber; three sons, Lou-Ron Schneider of Vermont, Michael Schneider of Ocean Township and Ernest Schneider of Clifton; two daughters, Lou- Ann…