Category: News Transcript Opinion
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In the News
Veteran administrator shared time, knowledge MARK ROSMAN As a brand-new reporter sent by my editor at the News Transcript to cover the Marlboro Board of Education in 1982, I was very fortunate to come into contact with John Dugan, who was the Marlboro School District’s business administrator and board secretary at that time. Dugan, 83,…
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Frances R. Basen
Mrs. Basen, 81, of Manchester, died Feb. 20 at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Born in New York City, she resided in Wayne prior to moving to Manchester five years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Seymour, in 2004; and a sister, Bernice Germain.Mrs. Basen is survived by her two sons, Ross and his wife,…
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Losing horse industry would help cripple N.J. economy
With all due respect to John Filipek’s opinion regarding the horse racing industry (“Time for Horse Racing Industry to Face Reality,” News Transcript, Letters to the Editor, Feb. 13, 2008), his statement both frightened and saddened me, and I hope it is not one shared by the majority. My husband is a farrier, horseshoer. We…
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Red State/Blue State
With friends like FEMA, then who needs enemies? 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 GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: I know you joinme in…
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Nathan Lopatin
Mr. Lopatin, 91, a longtime resident of Freehold Township, died Feb. 20 in Florida, where he resided. Mr. Lopatin was a graduate of Freehold High School and Monmouth Junior College in Long Branch.He was a self-employed electrician and proprietor of Lopatin Electric in Freehold. Mr. Lopatin was predeceased by his wife Molle Sherman Lopatin. He…
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New cell phone law in vehicles takes effect on March 1
On March 1 a new state law regarding cell phone use behind the wheel goes into effect. It prohibits drivers from using a handheld cell phone and makes doing so a primary offense – which means police can stop and ticket solely for that reason. The law also prohibits drivers from text messaging while driving.…
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Coda
Do these people think that he’s made of money? GREG BEAN So, former Marlboro Mayor and admitted felon Matthew V. Scannapieco would like the U.S District Court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the community to recoup damages resulting from his criminal activity. Man, there’s a surprise. Here’s a guy who admitted he took $245,000…
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Helen Sawyer
Mrs. Sawyer, 89, of Lakewood, died Feb. 20 at home. Born in Port Chester, N.Y., she resided in Lakewood for 60 years. She was a bookkeeper for Lane Drugs in Lakewood. Mrs. Sawyer was predeceased by her husband, Alex, in 2004. Surviving are her two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Natalie of Denville, and Robert…
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Timeless tale of love stirs ‘West Side Story’
Howell students are excited to perform hit Broadway musical BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Howell High School sophomore Brian Benedicks and other cast members rehearse the prologue act from “West Side Story,” which will be performed at the school. HOWELL – The Broadway classic “West Side Story” is coming to…
