• Reba V. Ireland

    Mrs. Ireland, 95, of Allentown, died June 7, 2010, at Mercerville Care Center. Born in Hedding, Burlington County, Ms. Ireland was a longtime Allentown resident and was a domestic helper for many of the families in the area. Daughter of the late Charles and Rena Ireland, she was predeceased by her brothers, George, Clarence and…

  • No background check, no identification, no work

    In researching the “jobs” of the sexual predators in Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties, a staggering percentage is listed as “independent general contractor.” Why? It’s a way to make a living, and they are farmed for jobs from larger contracting firms that do not necessarily have to take a background check. These include great community…

  • Speak up now to save h.s. athletic association

    It is sad that an elected politician has made his major political priority an attack of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. With all of the problems confronting our society in local, county, state and federal governments, state Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Gloucester) continues his relentless effort to destroy the NJSIAA in an attempt to…

  • Golden Triangle not so golden after all is done

    CODA GREG BEAN T he East Brunswick Township Council’s announcement that it was nearing a settlement with Toll Brothers over the disputed Golden Triangle development did not exactly produce a sigh of relief around town. The terms of the proposed settlement frankly raised more questions than they answered. And since this is being written before…

  • Fair photo contest seeks entries

    People who are passionate about photography can showcase their photography skills at the 2010 Monmouth County Fair. The theme of this year’s amateur photography competition is “Celebrating Milestones.” As the Monmouth County Park System celebrates its 50th anniversary of keeping the county green and livable, area residents are invited to bring in current photos of…

  • Local town reveals plan to host indie film festival

    MANALAPAN — 2010 marks the first Manalapan Independent Film Festival sponsored by the Manalapan Arts Council (MAC). The goal of the film festival is to provide a venue for amateur filmmakers from across New Jersey to present their work to a broader audience. According to a press release from the township, it also provides Manalapan…

  • Housing fair will offer options for those facing difficult times

    Concerned about housing issues? Not sure about the regulations for refinancing? Facing possible foreclosure? Representatives from government agencies and not-for-profit organizations specializing in housing issues will be on hand at the Get Help! With Housing Fair on June 17 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. This free program will run from…

  • Free resources for women with postpartum depression

    Among the babies born in the United States every year, 35 percent are born from the beginning of June through the end of September. For every eight in 10 births, new mothers will experience at least a brief episode of the “baby blues” — feelings of sadness, anxiety, loneliness or moodiness — within the first…

  • Community can experience living history at WWII center

    Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will present a 65th anniversary commemoration, “Last Battles in the Pacific – 1945” and “The Start of a New War – 1950.” The free community event will be held on June 26 beginning at noon at the Warner Student Life Center on the…

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