Master Sunny Park of Master Park's Black Belt America, 87 South Main St., Marlboro, will host a fund-raiser Nov. 3 to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children wi... More...

Iwould like to respond to Lou Newman's comments on Knob Hill ("Residents Should Be Directing Their Management Firm," Letters to the Editor, News Transcript, Oct. 24). Mr. Newman is apparently a sore loser since he was voted out as board president. Maybe he should look a little harder at his time ... More...

So, our old friend John Merla, the corrupt former mayor of Keyport, was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison last week. And just in time for Halloween, too. If you're a Keyportian, you couldn't ask for a better addition to your Fright Night goodie bag. Much better than a toothbrush, or even a... More...

Josephine J. Guinee Mrs. Guinee, 89, of Farmingdale, died Oct. 23, 2007, at home. Born in Perth Amboy, she was a lifelong area resident. She and her husband had owned and operated Tom's Tavern in Farmingdale since 1960. Mrs. Guinee was an animal lover who rescued animals that no one wanted. She ... More...

CHRIS KELLY staff One of Dr. Seuss' creations, Thing 1, showed up and took a place in the Freehold Township High School marching band when the musical group participated in the Halloween parade in Freehold Borough, Oct. 28. More...

The timing couldn't be more perfect for the Howell High School football team. The Rebels drew their bye last weekend, giving them plenty of time to celebrate their first division title since 1985 and refocus on their second goal of the 2007 campaign, the Central Jersey Group IV playoffs. More...