• Soldiers Project filling gap in counseling for veterans

    Incidents of violence and suicide involving returning veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are of great concern to everyone. Local papers across the country have reported on the numerous stories of assault, suicide, rape and homicide. A recent New York Times story on the alarming occurrences not only ratcheted up public interest, but…

  • Memorial Day not about vacations, but patriots

    In some circles, patriotism has become a synonym for arrogant or jingoistic. Some people even use it as a political weapon; “Don’t question my patriotism,” they say. Yet, this Memorial Day, and every other day, for that matter, we should remember that those who died for this country are the true patriots. Supreme Court Justice…

  • All dolled up

    PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Right: A model walks down the runway at Matawan Regional High School Food and Fashion Club’s May 13 fashion show showcasing student designs based on the Barbie doll, which marks its 50th anniversary this year. Above: Student Melissa Gracias shows off a Barbie-inspired design.

  • Brookdale class of 2009

    Clockwise from left: The Brookdale Community College class of 2009 at commencement exercises on May 17. Jessica Cooney, of Keansburg, accessorized her graduation attire. A student hurries to find her place in line before the ceremony gets under way. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff

  • Lawmakers finally show a bit of common sense

    Coda • GREG BEAN My father died a hard death from lung cancer in 1983. From the first diagnosis, about six months before he passed, there was never any real hope, since his type of cancer is nearly always fatal. Still, he tried to beat it with ever-more aggressive chemotherapy treatments that took his hair…

  • Never mind the details, let’s have a tax revolt!

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN Politicians often put forward ideas without telling those of us who might be willing to listen to them how to go about implementing their grand schemes. A case in point is Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who was quoted by the Bloomberg News Service last week as saying, “There should…

  • Mayor honors Girl Scout

    Alexandra Murdocca JACKSON — Alexandra Murdocca, 18, of Jackson, has been selected by the Freemasons Grand Lodge as Girl Scout of the Year and was recently honored by township officials. Murdocca has already completed all of the graduation requirements established by the Jackson School District and will officially graduate from Jackson Liberty High School on…

  • Libertarian Party selects candidate for governor

    The New Jersey State Libertarian Party’s state board has selected Kenneth R. Kaplan as its candidate for governor. Kaplan has a lifelong familiarity with New Jersey’s residents and issues, according to a statement from the Libertarian Party. Born in Newark and growing up in West Orange, Kaplan lived in Rockaway and Livingston before moving to…

  • Gov. places conditional veto on housing bill

    Makes suggestions about legislation that could convert age-restricted units BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer On May 4, Gov. Jon Corzine placed a conditional veto on state Senate bill 2577 that would permit the conversion of age-restricted housing developments to non-age-restricted housing developments. According to the original bill, developers would be allowed to rezone any future…

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