• Use of children for propaganda is quite depressing

    How depressing recently to see the President again using children as propaganda props, then the next day, releasing a video of children reading letters, supposedly written by themselves, begging for gun control. It reminded me of Jimmy Carter, claiming he asked his daughter Amy about what she thought was the most important issue facing the…

  • Father’s heartfelt words offer healing, attention to PTSD

    Gold Star father’s second collection of poetry published BY JAMES McEVOY When William Koch Jr. writes his poetry, which teems with a bittersweet combination of national pride and overwhelming grief, he feels he has special support. “I feel like they are pushing and pulling me to write about patriotism, to write about feelings,” Koch told…

  • Arnone takes helm of board of freeholders

    Thomas A. Arnone took the helm of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders at Monmouth County’s annual Organization Day held at Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township, encouraging residents, business owners and local governments to continue working with county offices and services to ensure that Monmouth County recovers from superstorm Sandy. “The only way we are…

  • Local student wins $1,000 FFA grant

    The national FFA organization has announced that George Stillwell of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township was selected to receive a Career Pathways grant in the amount of $1,000 to initiate or improve his career development experience known as a supervised agricultural experience (SAE). According to a press release, an SAE is a…

  • Family tries to rebuild after fire

    Surge from power lines could not be ruled out as cause of Oct. 31 Millstone Twp. blaze BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Millstone Township home of Jeannette and David Bulk was destroyed by a fire on Oct. 31. Jeannette, 58, and David Bulk, 61, of Millstone Township, are continuing to try to rebuild…

  • No stopping the debate over red-light cameras

    State report says broadside accidents decreased while rear-end crashes increased BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Cars proceed along Route 18 at Tices Lane in East Brunswick, where a red-light camera system went into place in 2011. Many people debate whether such cameras have made the roads safer or more hazardous. JEFF GRANIT staff To its…

  • With ban lifted, will women need to register for the draft?

    CODA GREG BEAN The news last week that the Pentagon had lifted its ban on women in front-line combat roles was largely greeted as a positive step toward gender equality in our military. Over the course of our conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, women in our country’s uniform have demonstrated remarkable courage, skill and patriotism.…

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     Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence will host a Casino Night fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. The cost of the event is $65 per person and includes $25 in “fun money” for gambling entertainment, as well as hors d’oeuvres, crudités, assorted cheeses, dessert and a cash bar.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: 34 precision drill teams to compete Saturday

    Winterguard hosts competition at high school    The Hillsborough Band Parents Association will host its 13th annual Winterguard Show in the high school’s main gym Saturday, Feb. 2.    A total of 34 winterguards will compete, starting with middle school guards at 4:30 p.m. and moving up through the classes to conclude with exhibition performances by both…

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