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  • Parents should become informed about childhood vaccinations

    A s a mother of two children, one of whom has autism, the decision to vaccinate or not is agonizing. On one hand, there are those who think vaccination is quite safe, including most members of the medical community; (then) there are those who will do anything to avoid it, including an increasing number of…

  • Robert L. Ahde Sr.

    Mr. Ahde, 64, a resident of Freehold for 30 years, died Aug. 11, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was an engineer for Staten Island Rapid Transit Authority, retiring in 1989. Mr. Ahde is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elaine; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert L. Jr. of Freehold, Thomas…

  • Mayor, council do not want to be confused with the facts

    I t’s “silly season” again and I can’t say that I am surprised to see the reaction out of my town leaders at someone questioning their actions. Once again, we see the shell game that is so often played, this time in the form of a letter signed by the Freehold Borough mayor and Borough…

  • Advanced degrees have become taxpayers’ burden

    If you’re searching for a subject for a scandal concerning Monmouth County, the newest “Degree Diploma Factories” story has no real press media legs and is, to coin a phrase, “old hat.” These “diploma factories” have been flourishing throughout the nation for years. What makes this newest hometown Monmouth County revelation exciting is that it…

  • There’s really no excuse for them gettin’ frisky

    Red State/Blue State DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson — a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist — and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: Now I’m confused all over again, Old Pal. Your wild-eyed Democratic friends are saying that…

  • Pauline LaFrance

    84, longtime resident of Freehold Mrs. LaFrance was born in New Bedford, MA, and moved to Freehold in 1958 where she resided until 1981. She also lived in Lorain, OH, before moving to Bella Vista, AK. She was a life-long member of the American Legion Auxiliary and of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She is predeceased…

  • Lynn Moreau Reinalda

    Mrs. Reinalda, 59, of Red Bank, died Aug. 5, 2008, following a battle with cancer. She was an art teacher at Forrestdale School, Rumson. Prior to that, she taught art at Charlotte (N.C.) Country Day School, and for the Marlboro School system. She is survived by her husband, Rolf; a son, Rolf II; a daughter,…

  • Even in real life, good guys sometimes win the battle

    Coda GREG BEAN I got the most wonderful note this week from Lori Ann Vendetti, one of the homeowners in Long Branch who has been fighting the good fight to keep her home from being taken by eminent domain to make way for high-priced condominiums.   Ever since the town fathers in Long Branch decided…

  • James Edward McLaughlin

    Mr. McLaughlin, 67, a resident of Manalapan for 43 years, died Aug. 7, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was the owner of McLaughlins Auto Service in Marlboro. Mr. McLaughlin is survived by his wife of 41 years, Judith; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Kelly;…