Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Keeping horses in N.J. essential for better quality of life

    This is a response to John Filipek’s letter regarding the horse racing industry in New Jersey (“Time for Horse Racing Industry to Face Reality,” News Transcript, Letters to the Editor, Feb. 13, 2008). Mr. Filipek, I speak three languages; have worked as an office manager, in sales and in child care. So, what made me…

  • Ann P. Kapulskey

    Mrs. Kapulskey, of St. Pete Beach, Fla., died Feb. 19. She was born in Newark and moved to Florida 20 years ago. Mrs. Kapulskey was a French teacher in the New Jersey public school system for many years. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Abraham; her mother, Ida Reider of Jackson; two sons and…

  • 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,…

  • William Denise Hulse II

    Mr. Hulse, 68, of Freehold Township died Feb. 1, at ConcordHealthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lakewood. He was born in Long Branch and was a lifelong resident of Freehold. Mr. Hulse was a senior police dispatcher for the Freehold Township Police Department. Mr. Hulse was predeceased by his parents, A. Harry and Harriet Hafeman Hulse. Surviving…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Barbara Lane

    Ms. Lane, 63, of Cranbury, died Jan. 31 at home. She was born in Spring Lake Heights and was raised in Freehold Borough beforemoving to Hightstown, then settling in Cranbury in 1990. She was a supervisor at McGraw Hill Publishing, Hightstown, before retired after 25 years of service. Ms. Lane is survived by a sister…

  • 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.…

  • 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…