Parents must know the signs of drug abuse
     Recent events highlight the serious nature of the drug abuse problem in our local communities. The arrests of those running a supply operation in Asbury Park; the arrest of a student at Manalapan High School with 10 bags of cocaine; and the news that heroin use is on the rise in young teens should g
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New Jersey attorney general’s action against video chain ridiculous
     I feel much safer now that New Jersey’s attorney general has decided to prosecute that diabolical, deceiving Blockbuster chain. Isn’t that what we pay the highest property taxes, fees, tolls and other sources of revenue, so we can be safe from the “no late fee” deception?
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Group’s event raises funds for tsunami relief
     On Feb. 26, the Reform Democratic Club of Marlboro held its first event, a free showing of the movie “Shrek II” to Marlboro residents at the Strathmore Theater on Route 34 in Aber-deen. The purpose of the event was to raise money for tsunami relief. Many residents and their children attended the eve
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Record shows board member didn’t put residents first
     In an April 24, 2004, letter to the editor of the News Transcript regarding the flooding issues at the Marlboro Summit, I noted that one particular member of the 1999 Planning Board gave assurances that flooding would not be a problem when a resident raised the issue during the public comment sessio
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Democrats should get on board with reform effort
     Why is the chairman of the Mon-mouth County Democratic Party covering up for his officials stung in the FBI probe? Victor Scudiery makes the bold claim that his Democrats were “set up.” Seeing what has transpired to date, I don’t believe either the Republican or Democrat officials are in the right.
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