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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Love and hope in the face of a devastating illness

    Ocean View PATRICIA A. MILLER At first, Avery Lubrecht’s parents thought their 4-year-old daughter had a stubborn stomach flu. The little girl had been vomiting and suffering from headaches off and on for several weeks. Her pediatrician said she was dehydrated and sent them to a hospital emergency room for intravenous fluids. Avery’s eyes were…

  • John F. Spinosa

    Mr. Spinosa, 91, of Manalapan, died Aug. 2, 2008, at The Chelsea at Manalapan. He lived in Jackson and then in Florida for 30 years before moving to Manalapan a year ago. Mr. Spinosa served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and was a salesman for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in Brooklyn, N.Y., before retiring.…

  • If Gov. Corzine really wants to help, let him cut taxes and waste

    Icould not believe my ears when I heard certain people call our governor courageous for his debt-restructuring plans. Is it courageous to threaten our children with closing state parks? Is it courageous to threaten New Jersey drivers with astronomical increases in tolls and gas taxes when families are struggling to survive? Meanwhile, his friends like…

  • Alicia Elva Alanya

    Mrs. Alanya, 65, of Freehold, died July 31, 2008. She was the mother of James Rojas, Jorge Rojas and Maria Eslava; the sister of Rogelio, Jorge, Rodgrigo, Abel and Zenaido; and the grandmother of nine. A funeral service was held at the Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold.

  • Resident questions ticket given in empty parking lot

    As a citizen of Freehold for over 40 years, I must voice my shock at the experience my daughter had on July 10, 2008, while walking in Michael J. Tighe Park, which she has been doing for over four years with her dog. One worries how safe a woman can be walking or running in…