• Susan E. Hall

    Miss Hall, 50, of Farmingdale, died Nov. 13, 2009, at home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service at the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, 8 Main St., Farmingdale, at 1 p.m. Dec. 5. Memorial contributions may be made the Sarcoma Alliance, 775 E. Blithedale #334, Mill Valley, CA 94941, or…

  • When it comes to love, can the third time be the charm?

    Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO There’s a great dialogue exchange betweenC hristopher Plummer and Diane Lane who play father and daughter in the film “Must Love Dogs.” Lane is admonishing her widowed father about dating indiscriminately, seemingly unconcerned about hurting the women who have come to truly care about him. Plummer delivers a line…

  • Consider rescuing a dog from a shelter when you are seeking a pet

    Recently I have become aware of pet stores still opening in Monmouth County even when others have closed their doors for good. How can pet stores continue to open in this area in light of all the recent publicity that puppy mills have been given? Hasn’t anyone seen Oprah? Her show recognized that despite their…

  • MTMUA, town line up in dissolution debate

    Marlboro Township Council will continue discussion at Dec. 10 public meeting BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Questions are being raised as the members of the Marlboro Township Council weigh the pros and cons of the possible dissolution of the Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA). Three ordinances and one resolution were presented by the council…

  • Christmas trees, gifts sought for military

    Crossroads Assembly of God Church, 7 Main St., Englishtown, is seek donations of artificial Christmas trees, lights, ornaments and decorations, tinsel and garland as part of its “Operation Christmas Tree!” drive. The donations will be delivered via military sleds to the troops overseas and to military families in New Jersey. Donations of gifts for the…

  • Sport Shorts

    Jesse Shenker, a senior at Montclair State University, was named to the 2009 All-New Jersey Athletic Conference Football Team Second Team at strong safety. Montclair State won the NJAC title this fall. In the NCAA Division III playoffs. Montclair State beat Maine Maritime Academy, 38-22, in the first round, before bowing to top-ranked Mount Union,…

  • Evelyn M. Weeden

    88, of Freehold Township Evelyn M. Weeden Evelyn M. Weeden, 88 of Freehold Township went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 23, 2009. Mrs. Weeden was born in Jamesburg, NJ and had lived in Englishtown before moving to Freehold 31 years ago. She worked as a sales clerk at Steinbach’s, Manalapan for…

  • Seniors should watch out for latest financial scam

    Guest Column • Carol Abaya The 17 percent of Monmouth County’s population who are senior citizens should beware. Various consumer watchdog groups are now warning seniors to stay away from reverse mortgages (RM). RM brokers, now targeting seniors, are the same “players” as those who touted subprime mortgages. Under a reverse mortgage, a lender advances…

  • Blame board, administration if teachers fail

    I read a Nov. 11 News Transcript letter to the editor, "Resident Has Doubts About Effectiveness of Local Teachers," in which the writer alleges, "Marlboro’s elementary school and middle school teachers are not providing the highest quality education to our children." If this is even partially true, the writer should direct her comments, anger and…

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