Bill would support fight against Lyme disease
      As president of LymeQuest Support Group and Advocacy Project, I have watched with sadness as Lyme disease has devastated our communities and our state, disabled countless victims and destroyed lives.
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New board member appreciates support
      Iwould like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Freehold Township and Freehold Borough for giving me the ability to serve on the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education. This is also a good time to thank Mike Wright for his service on this board, in this seat, for th...
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Chairman clears up info about endorsements
      Iwould like to clear up some confusion that exists about the Republican candidates for Manalapan Township Committee. Ryan Green and William Garcia have received the endorsement of the official Republican County Committee.
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Stars on Stage performance is a big hit
      On April 17 a very talented group of 12 young people ages 11-18, Stars on Stage, performed at our Covered Bridge II condominium clubhouse in Manalapan with outstanding Broadway songs, dances and memories.
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Social Security benefits can help with cost of prescription drugs
      People all over the country are helping their moms save as much as $3,600 per year on the cost of prescription drugs. You can, too. We all know the high cost of medicine can be a burden on mothers who have limited income and resources.
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Writer takes issue with advocate for illegal immigrants
      Ithink I may have changed my way of thinking after reading Lazaro Cardenas' rebuttal about my letter to the editor ("Time for Freehold to Embrace New Reality," News Transcript, March 19). I may even feel sorry for the hordes of illegal men, women and children that have him as their voice.
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Paper trail on votes comes to sad conclusion in Congress
      Long before we enter our voting booth on Nov. 4, we should contemplate as to whether or not our vote will actually be recorded with integrity. Congressman Rush Holt's bill, "Emergency Assistance for Secure Election Act of 2008," was just defeated.
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Park surrounding battlefield deserves to remain open
      The Battleground Historical Society was organized 39 years ago. One of its many achievements was in saving a 1723 former tavern from destruction in the borough of Englishtown. The importance of saving this tavern was because it was on the pathway that the Continental troops took on their march to ...
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Resident upset with business using street for parking
      Shame on West Park Pediatrics. The medical group has instructed its 13- plus member staff to park on nearby Country Lane because there is not enough space in its own lot.
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