• Former staff writer enjoyed her career in journalism

    After more than 10 years with Greater Media Newspapers, a medical condition forces me into an early retirement. At times such as these, one may find oneself waxing philosophical. So it was for me, and with this introspection came the rueful acceptance of this immutable fact: we come into this world with how much time…

  • Businesses and participants make fundraiser a success

    A fundraiser for Janet Falcone-Cicchetti of Manalapan was held on March 8 at the Lanes at Sea Girt bowling center. It was a huge success and it was largely due to the generous donations from many local and not-so-local businesses. First and foremost, we have to thank the management and staff of the Lanes at…

  • Marlboro resident supports Hochberg for school board

    As in any business or corporation, the best way to succeed is to have a knowledgeable person in a leadership role. This person also needs to be familiar with the organization and its other members in leadership. However, in order to be the best possible leader, one must be autonomous from the rest of the…

  • Writer wants to know cost of developing Bonim tract in Howell

    Whatever happened to rural Howell Township? If ever there was a question that needs answering, this is it, and the Bonim tract in southeastern Howell is a prime place to start. This 188-acre tract borders Route 547 and a portion of Easy Street, and at one time in the distant past it played host to…

  • Family appreciates support shown for son

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank the News Transcript for the publicity given to the fundraiser set forth by Combat Sports in Manalapan for Sergio. Our gratitude goes to all who were present and all who, although not present, sent a donation. Also to all of you that have kept us, and…

  • Bring history back into county’s schools

    Back in the early 20th century, no high school education was complete without a senior class trip to George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, Va. Those pilgrimages are documented in the Monmouth County Historical Association’s archives with photographs from the 1920s of Freehold High School senior classes posed on the lawn at Mount Vernon. On a…

  • A mother-and-son moment to remember

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Spring break. The very mention of the words conjures up images of college kids running amok on beaches, partying in the streets and showing up on “Girls Gone Wild.” It’s enough to cause great apprehension in the hearts of moral-teaching parents worldwide. Luckily enough for us Clinches, our…

  • For the Record

    In a March 25 News Transcript article about Manalapan native Gregory De- Santis performing in the national tour of “Movin’ Out,” the date of the performance at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank was incorrectly stated as April 3. The correct date is April 5 at 3 p.m.

  • They say life is sweeter for Twitterers who Tweet

    Coda • GREG BEAN The email message was enough to make little beads of sweat break out on my forehead and set my heart to thumping with dread. It said one of my brothers had invited me to join Twitter so he and I could Tweet. It’s not easy keeping true to my Luddite philosophies…

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