• Obama’s stand on gun control is hypocritical

    This is in response to a letter from Andrew Stein that was published in a recent edition of the News Transcript. Being an “objective” fellow, I am sure you will understand my reason for answering your letter, since it leaves the impression that I am not in favor of the president and his family’s Secret…

  • Residents growing weary of looking at truck

    Some of us are lucky enough to have neighbors who truly care about each other’s feelings. However, sometimes we are faced with neighbors who are obnoxious and rude. So, how do we deal with that problem? It is not always such an easy task, nor can it always be fixed. I have been living on…

  • ‘Paws for a Cause’ concert slated for St. Patrick’s Day

    Event will benefit animal rescue organizations in Monmouth and Middlesex counties Kenny Diaz will host a benefit concert called “Paws for a Cause — Part Deux” on March 17 at Rumor 35, 2090 Route 35 north, South Amboy. The event will benefit Whiskers Rescue Inc. and Happy Paws Rescue in Middlesex County, and the Monmouth…

  • Suspect sought in bank heist

    Law enforcement authorities are looking for this male suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, 290 Route 34, Colts Neck, at 5 p.m. Feb. 21. COLTS NECK — Investigators are seeking the identity of a man who robbed the J.P. Morgan Chase Bank in Colts Neck on the…

  • Surplus items to be auctioned

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Anyone who wants to buy township equipment that is no longer needed by the town will have a chance to do so on the Internet. The Township Committee took action on Feb. 12 to authorize the sale of surplus property on an Internet auction site. A…

  • Rutgers to offer Home Gardeners School

    Rutgers’ 37th annual Home Gardeners School (HGS) will be held March 23. The event will offer 35 workshops covering a variety of topics related to gardening and landscaping. Novice and experienced home gardeners will have an opportunity to receive expert instruction, learn new horticulture skills and connect with others who share their interests. HGS runs…

  • Woman admits theft from golf course

    A resident of Jackson admitted in state Superior Court on Feb. 15 that she embezzled more than $3,000 from the Charleston Springs Golf Course, Millstone Township, where she was employed as a golf ranger, acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Carol Hobbs, 34, of Jackson, entered a guilty plea to third-degree theft before…

  • Rotary Club assists family

    FREEHOLD — The executive board of the Freehold Rotary Club announced that the organization has donated $1,000 to a Freehold family whose home was badly damaged by superstorm Sandy. A tree crashed through the roof of the Lincoln Place home of Suzanne and Kevin Crandall at the height of the Oct. 29 storm, destroying most…

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