• People of integrity needed in government

    Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, in his speech at the Republican National Convention, said, “I learned a great deal about economics from that great Jack Kemp.” He criticized President Barack Obama for spending more than he had to spend. Well, Paul Ryan either misunderstood Jack Kemp, or he got an “F” in economics, or else…

  • CODA .

    The home improvement store is my second home GREG BEAN I had to force myself to sit down and write my column this week because, as one of the 47 percenters who receives a government handout, Social Security, I would have much preferred sitting in a darkened room bemoaning my victimhood, knowing that I shouldn’t…

  • ‘Mad Dog’ still keeps the beat at the Jersey Shore

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez’s professional career and separation from The E Street Band in the mid-1970s earned him a reputation as a hot-headed drummer who was not afraid to speak his mind in his earlier days. Over the years he has been in several bands, including…

  • Enjoy ghoul stuff at Six Flags Fright Fest

    Ghouls of all ages — perhaps they live forever — are having a frightfully good time at Six Flags Great Adventure’s annual Fright Fest in Jackson. Fright Fest runs through Oct. 28. The annual Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, is currently under way through Oct. 28. The park will be…

  • Grant enables free horse riding lessons

    PLUMSTED — Two special siblings can ride for the price of one at Reindancer Therapeutic Riding Center, New Egypt. With the help of a $4,000 grant from the Equus Foundation for horse charities, Reindancer is able to offer free therapeutic horseback riding lessons to a special needs/disabled child when a disabled sibling signs up for…

  • Heavy metal? Classic rock? Down’s sound defies easy labels

    Southern rockers set to play Saturday at Starland BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Down is set to put on an electric show at the Starland Ballroom this Saturday. PHOTO BY JENNIFER STANG With their crushing guitar, pounding bass, thundering drums and howling vocals, a typical Down show certainly has all the trappings of a heavy…

  • Jackson residents will hear details of energy aggregation

    JACKSON — In an effort to save taxpayers some money on their monthly energy bill, municipal officials announced they have started looking into introducing an energy aggregation plan to lower costs. During the Sept. 11 meeting of the Township Council, Business Administrator Jose Torres announced that a presentation will be held in the municipal building…

  • Shining a light on power companies

    Report analyzes service of New Jersey’s major electricity distributors BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A storm that ripped through Freehold Borough at the end of July tore trees from the ground and knocked out power in the community. In light of a report released Sept. 5 from the state Board of Public Utilities, New Jersey’s…

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