Category: News Transcript Opinion
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High school students sought for award
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The township Human Relations Council is seeking local high school students to be candidates for a humanitarian of the year award. The council will recognize a high school student who demonstrates behaviors consistent with its mission to foster and promote good will, cooperation and conciliation among all residents of the township. The…
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Pay ’til it hurts, and then pay some more
CODA GREG BEAN You have to wonder when the taxpayers in Long Branch will drag out the torches and pitchforks, then march down to city hall and drag some politicians out of their lair for an old-fashioned monster bash. Those politicians have committed so many outrages against their citizenry that they’ve certainly got it coming.…
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N.J. should pass Gold Star Family license plate bill
For nearly a century, the parents of American soldiers have displayed a banner containing a gold star in a window of their home as a symbol of loss when a son or daughter was killed in combat. With our nation at war once again, the gold star remains a powerful reminder that for every soldier…
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Committeewoman appreciates voters’ support
At this special time of year, we often pause during our busy schedules to be thankful for our blessings. I count among my blessings having been elected to serve on the Township Committee in Freehold Township. While there really are no words to adequately express my gratitude to the people of Freehold Township for their…
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AARP spokeswoman cannot have it both ways with Obamacare
Iwas surprised to read the letter to the editor from (AARP New Jersey Chief Legislative Advocate) Marilyn Askin on the Opinion page of the Nov. 17 News Transcript (“Seniors Want to Keep Seeing Their Doctors”). Perhaps she didn’t get the memo from her superiors that AARP fully supported the national health care plan foisted on…
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Teacher would like Gov. Christie to see what she does
This is a letter that I have sent to Gov. Chris Christie: I am a teacher in the Freehold Borough K-8 School District and have always been proud to be in that noble profession. It is my hope that you will take the time to read my letter, as the negative light that is being…
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Charles E. Strickland
Mr. Strickland, 80, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 3, 2010, at Majestic Oaks, Warminster, Pa. He retired as a school bus driver for the Freehold Regional School District. Prior to that, he operated the family farm with his parents. Surviving are his wife, Linda Strickland, of Freehold; two sons, Joseph C. Strickland and his wife,…
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Miriam J. McGowan
Mrs. McGowan, 80, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 5, 2010, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Jackson. Born in New York City, she lived in Matawan before moving to Freehold 16 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, in 1997; and three siblings, William Goewey, Gona Novello and Hazel Goewey. Surviving are five children…
