The War of Independence will meet the 21st century this month. Jim Stinson, a RevolutionaryWar re-enactor, will educate onlookers as he demonstrates the procedure to load and fire a cannon on June 24 at the monthly meeting of the Battlefield Restoration and Archaeological and Volunteer Organizatio... More...

As far as I am concerned, Holly Weiss ("Disagreement Is Not Over Immigrants Who Came Legally," Letters to the Editor, News Transcript, June 10, 2009) does not get or understand what I am saying about the whole immigration situation. More...

In our family, we love to tell the story about Grandpa and the goose, although if he were still alive, he'd probably get a nasty letter from PETA berating him for inhuman cruelty. That organization got so upset last week when President Obama swatted a fly on camera, there's no telling what they'd... More...

CHRIS KELLY staff Samantha Newman, 14, of Colts Neck, rides a wave with Lake Downham, of Sea Bright, during the Best Day Foundation's "Best Day at the Beach" event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14. The Best Day New Jersey events are free for youngsters ... More...

Michael Rushnak, M.D., recently hosted a book signing and public health talk on his medical mystery thriller novel "Terminal Neglect" at Borders bookstore in Freehold Township. Copies of the book are still available. More...