-

John Molnar
Mr. Molnar, 64, of Toms River, died Sept. 11, 2010, at Van Dyke Hospice at Community Medical Center, Toms River. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local No. 9, Manalapan, before retiring in 2007. He was a former plumbing inspector for Jackson, West Windsor and Asbury Park. Mr. Molnar was…
-

Don’t cut Social Security to reduce budget deficit
Some politicians in Washington are still discussing cutting the Social Security benefits we’ve earned to reduce the federal budget deficit. Social Security didn’t cause the deficit and the contributions we’ve made over our lifetimes must be protected, not reduced. Millions of seniors, widows and widowers, and those living with disabilities all depend on Social Security…
-

Help put puppy mills out of business
In light of Puppy Mill Awareness Day, which was Sept. 18, please allow me to warn readers about the dangers of buying animals from pet stores, classified ads, parking lots, or over the Internet. Most puppies sold through these channels come from cruel mass-breeding facilities where animals are typically kept in tiny, feces-caked cages and…
-

Resident not surprised by business’s lawsuit
Why am I not surprised at this action [Seasonal World is suing Millstone Township for denying its expansion]? Why is there no video of the May 26 meeting available on the township website showing the discussion of the use variance? I’ve read the minutes, but it appears much more was said during discussion. It appears…
-

A pattern of dirty tricks in race for 12th District seat
CODA GREG BEAN There’s a pattern of dirty tricks in the race between longtime incumbent Democrat Rush Holt and Tea Party-endorsed Republican challenger Scott Sipprelle in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. I’ve been writing about dirty campaign tricks for over 30 years, so I shouldn’t be surprised. But it came as a shock to be…
-

Championship field hockey team among Hall of Fame inductees
Acoach, four individual athletes and the 1997 NJSIAA Group II championship field hockey team will be in the second induction class of the Allentown High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductees will be honored during the homecoming game against New Egypt on Oct. 15 and will be enshrined in a ceremony the following day…
-

Patriotic and proud
In promotion of patriotism, Millstone Elks Lodge 2613 Americanism Chair Patrick McCaffery (l-r) and past district Vice President Tom Jamison present an American flag to Millstone Board of Education President Kevin McGovern and the school district’s Business Administrator Bernie Biesaida. The local Elks Club also provides a container in front of its lodge on Burnt…
-

Organizers promise variety of indie films at festival
MANALAPAN — Independent films are often controversial, sometimes insightful and typically venture into content that mainstream films avoid. The Manalapan Independent Film Festival (MIFF), organized by the Manalapan Arts Council (MAC), boldly opens the door to this art form for the community to experience, contemplate and discuss. Running three days beginning October 15, the MAC…
-

Have a ‘Beer on the Pier’ Saturday at the Transient Docks
The Belmar Tourism Commission will host the inaugural “Beer on the Pier” craft beer festival Sept. 25 on the Belmar Marina’s Transient Docks. Local boaters will even be able to enjoy complimentary “Dock & Dine” privileges for the day.M ary Brabazon, director of Belmar Tourism, encourages the ship captains to utilize the complimentary passes for…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
