• Common Core tramples on the Constitution

    The oath of office for an elected board of education member in New Jersey and in Millstone Township reads like this: “I (name) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and…

  • Eye exams encouraged for children

    I ’m writing to commend Gov. Chris Christie for recently declaring August as Children’s Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between good vision and effective learning. It is that time of year again when we, as responsible parents,…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A group of young men make their way along the boardwalk in Ocean Grove on July 22.

  • Holy Name Society schedules casino trip

    St. Thomas the Apostle Holy Name Society, Old Bridge, will sponsor an Aug. 4 fundraising trip to Mount Airy Casino, Mount Pocono, Pa. Cost is $40 per person and includes $25 cash back and a $10 food voucher. For more information or to reserve, call John Thornton at 732-636-9036 or John Connolly at 732-251-3527.

  • Resident: Business growth may offset electric revenue shortage

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — As the borough faces an electric rate increase, one resident looked at the issue from the viewpoint of attaining more electric customers, namely businesses. Officials have projected electric revenues to fall about $1 million short for the electric fund this year. Money from that account is moved to…

  • Overweight teens sought for weight loss program

    Certified trainer Bonny Kelter is seeking four to six pairs of overweight teenagers age 16 and over and their parents — overweight or not — to participate in a new eight-week fitness program. The series includes six-minute workout videos to be viewed Monday through Saturday mornings; three 30-minute workout videos to be viewed anytime during…

  • Assemblyman seeks to end state’s grab of utility taxes

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Legislation that would force the state to reimburse municipalities some $400 million in withheld utility taxes has again been introduced in the state Assembly, this time without the need for gubernatorial approval. State Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (D-Mercer) has introduced the bill, ACR176, proposing to amend the New Jersey Constitution to…

  • East Brunswick musical conjures pair of New Year’s Eve parties

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Members of the East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players rehearse for their latest original production, “Two New Years.” COURTESY OF JOSH MCCAWLEY Being part of the East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players is about more than just entertaining the community — it’s about helping the community, too. This weekend, the…

  • Immigrant children arriving

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Children who are fleeing Central American nations to escape crime, violence and poverty are finding their way to Freehold Borough. Reports in the national news media have indicated that thousands of unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador have entered the United States through Mexico in recent months.…

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