• Unions throw support to Kavanagh for mayor

    As a union representative, I am always looking out for what is best for my membership, but as a Brick resident, I’m always looking out for what’s best for our community. I believe Greg Kavanagh is just what this community needs and would make an outstanding mayor. He is not just another smooth-talking politician. He…

  • Angelina Coppola

    Mrs. Coppola, 87, of Lakewood, died Oct. 18, 2009, at home. Mrs. Coppola was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived in Ocean Township and Brick before settling in Lakewood in 2004. Mrs. Coppola retired as a bookkeeper for the John Mc- Grath Co., New York City. She was predeceased by her husband, Carmine, in…

  • James J. Hammill

    Mr. Hammill, 46, of Union Beach, died Oct. 11, 2009, at home. He was a self-employed sheetrock contractor and a communicant of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Elizabeth O’Grady Hammill, and two sisters, Patricia Hammill and Marybeth Hammill; surviving are his wife, Carleen Tonks Hammill;…

  • Norma Cinque

    Mrs. Cinque, 75, of Millstone Township, died Oct. 14, 2009, at home. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she had lived in the Clarksburg section of Millstone for the past 35 years. Mrs. Cinque is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frank; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank Jr. and Joan of Brick; a daughter…

  • Nothing to eat? There’s always Jell-O!

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH I loathe buying groceries. With a household of growing boys, a hungry man and one famished dog, it’s impossible for the average shopper to keep up. I stock up in the produce section, pack in the meat from the butcher and don’t get me started on what it…

  • One more failing grade on the federal math test

    Coda • GREG BEAN Iwas in my senior year of college when I got called to the administrator’s office for some bad news. Seems that in almost four years of higher education, I had managed to avoid passing a single math class. Sure, I’d started several but dropped before the failing grade I’d earned counted…

  • Business Briefs

    The Ocean County Retired Educators Association is sponsoring an all-inclusive trip to see the Sight & Sound Production of the “Miracle of Christmas” in Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 8. The package includes roundtrip transportation by motor coach, the Millennium Theatre show ticket, a complete dinner at the Plain & Fancy Farms Restaurant, meal gratuity and taxes.…

  • Donations needed for homeless pets

    Whisker Away Pet Sitting, LLC, Spotswood, is collecting items for homeless pets through Dec. 10. Cat and dog food, toys, treats, towels, blankets, laundry detergent, latex gloves, bleach, garbage bags, paper towels, hand sanitizer, hand soap, peanuts and parrot food are needed. Email [email protected] to arrange for a pickup or drop-off time and address.

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