• Town officials’ votes should be examined

    The article headlined “Judge Rules Suit vs. County Needs Further Examination” in the Aug. 14 News Transcript highlights cronyism in Manalapan and Monmouth County at its worst. Lawrence Luttrell should be congratulated for exposing what appears to be the continuation of Club Monmouth. For people new to Manalapan and Monmouth County, about nine years ago…

  • There are safer sources of omega-3 than fish

    Fish oil is the most widely consumed supplement in the United States, but it may be doing us more harm than good. A new study has found that men with high levels of marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids in their blood have a 43 percent greater risk of developing prostate cancer. This is just the latest…

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    Boats docked at the Belmar Marina. AMY ROSEN/STAFF

  • Freehold MOMS Club offers activities, support

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The name says it all. MOMS Club, which stands for Moms Offering Moms Support, could not be a more accurate representation for mothers who join together to provide one another with support, companionship, advice, camaraderie and fun. The international group is designed to support stay-at-home mothers. Members…

  • ‘Freehold Idol’ winners thrilled to achieve musical victories

    FREEHOLD — The 2013 edition of the “Freehold Idol” talent competition is coming to a close and, according to Downtown Freehold CEO Richard Gatto, the number of participants and fans coming to watch the show has grown significantly since the event’s inception five years ago. “Freehold Idol” takes place on Wednesday evenings at the Monmouth…

  • Vital statistics registrar retires

    FREEHOLD — Barbara Taylor, who most recently has been Freehold Borough’s registrar of vital statistics and a senior account clerk, has retired. Taylor came to work for the borough in April 1988 as a clerk typist. In July 1990, she became a cashier and collected property taxes and water bill payments. Taylor was promoted to…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    A good storyteller has to know her limits Lori Clinch My grandpa was the great storyteller of his time. He could tell a tale, spin a yarn and belt out an anecdote with the best of them. The apple didn’t fall too far from the tree where my mother is concerned. Mom has often drawn…

  • Summertime fun

    Youngsters taking part in the Y-lympics program at Liberty Street Park in Freehold Borough on Aug. 2 show a lot of enthusiasm before beginning an activity. The Y-lympics was sponsored by the YMCA of Western Monmouth County Community Center in the borough. CLAIRE SHEPROW

  • Show tells story of Danny Kaye

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will present “An Afternoon with Danny Kaye,” which tells the story of Kaye’s rise from an improvisational comedian to an international film star, on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. (sold out) and at 5 p.m. Admission is $20 for museum members, $25 for nonmembers, and…

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