• Track plans big day of racing

    The Oct. 24 “Tommy Comerford Memorial” will offer plenty of racing action at Wall Stadium, Wall Township. In addition to the twin 66-lap main events for the tour type Modifieds, the Calabreeze Pools Sportsman division, the Street Stocks, the INEX Legend Cars and the Flanagan Retail Development Factory Stocks will also be on the card.…

  • Rita Jackamets

    Mrs. Jackamets, 93, of Howell, died Sept. 22, 2009, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Born in Russia, she came to the U.S. in 1949, settling in New York City. Mrs. Jackamets moved to Lakewood in 1960 and then to Howell in 2008. She retired as a nurse from Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Prior to that,…

  • Marlboro resident likes Zatz, Mazzola and Josiah-Gore

    I would like to urge all of my fellow Marlboro residents to vote for Jack Zatz, Carol Mazzola and Selika Josiah-Gore for Township Council on Nov. 3. They offer true change for our town by providing independent voices that sincerely represent our interests on taxes, spending and affordable housing. These candidates will challenge the status…

  • Datebook

    • The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host a holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Mary’s Church, Colts Neck. The event will feature Tombola, (Italian Bingo) for children, pictures with Santa, family portraits and food. Details: 732-536-5832. • Marlboro Jewish Center’s Prime Timers will host guest…

  • Plan for new offices will raze old home

    East Main Street location is in Freehold Borough’s redevelopment zone BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO This historic home at 42 E. Main St., Freehold, is slated for demolition, according to a plan that is expected to be presented to the Freehold Borough Planning/Zoning Board in the near future. FREEHOLD — The…

  • Hawks crack national top 10 for first time

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Monmouth University men’s soccer team is reaching new heights this fall. The Hawks (9-0-1) have earned a top 10 ranking for the first time in the program’s history. Coach Robert McCourt’s squad is ranked No. 10 in this week’s NSCAA/adidas national rankings. The No. 10 national ranking is not…

  • Robert Stephen “Captain Bob” Kaiser

    Mr. Kaiser, 77, of Marlboro, succumbed to cancer Sept. 4, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. A veteran of the Korean War, he was president and owner of R.S. Kaiser Industrial Doors and Treasure Charter Fishing. Mr. Kaiser, a dedicated member of the Garden State Model Boaters and an avid fisherman, was a…

  • Resident has question after reading letter to the editor

    In a letter published in the Sept. 30 issue of the News Transcript (“Town Committee Played a Role in Keeping Taxes Stable”), the Manalapan Democratic municipal chairman deplored remarks made by the Republican Party club president and accused him of “trying to advance a political agenda.” This is an example of situational irony. How can…

  • Crafters sought for Holiday craft fair

    The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host a Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at St.Mary’s Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. The event will feature Tombola, (Italian Bingo) for the children, pictures with Santa, family portraits, (in time for Christmas and Holiday gift giving), and…

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