Enough is Enough, Ban Assault Weapons

Military-style semi-automatic assault weapons have only one purpose, to kill people in large numbers. No hunter needs it and no individual needs it to protect their home.

'Beware of Ignorance and Greed Disguised as Patriotism'

The burial markers at Arlington National Cemetery are not separated based upon partisan politics; there are no liberal or conservative sections of this sacred place...

Christie, Walker, and the GOP: Turning Americans Against Each Other

Pitting public workers against private workers, young against old, the middle class against the poor, it’s all part of the GOP divide and conquer strategy and everyone should know that.

June Jamboree At the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility

June Jamboree At the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is a fun event to stimulate adoptions and to introduce the shelter and it's Volunteers to the public.

Congratulations to Manchester's 2012 Teachers of the Year

Read about Manchester Township's 2012 Teachers of the Year

Manchester BOE President Represents NJ at National School Boards Assembly

Manchester BOE President represented NJ school districts as a voting delegate to the annual NSBA Delegate Assembly and Convention

Christie’s Economic Policies: A Disaster for New Jersey

As Christie campaign’s across the nation, property taxes are eating up a larger share of family income in New Jersey

Tips for Parents to Prepare Students for State Testing

To help parents support their children for state testing in May, Ridgeway Elementary School held a NJ ASK Open House for Parents.

Kitty-Cats need Fur-ever Homes

Cats available for adoption in Ocean County.

A Dog Park in Lakehurst?

Wouldn't it be nice to have a dog park in Lakehurst?

Spring Fling at the Northern Ocean County Animal Shelter

Annual spring fund raiser for The Volunteer Auxiliary for Animals shelters, Inc

Conservatives: Education is Evil, Don’t Go to College

How did the conservatives forget that in the post-World War II era the United States had the best educated work force in the world?

Congressional Republicans Advance 'Medicare-Killing' Budget

Republicans in Congress conveniently ignore the fact that Medicare works for America and must be protected

Spring Into the Season with Fabulous Feet

Whiting podiatrist Dr. Anita Robertozzi offers advice on spring foot care.

The Dark Side of American Politics

Today, some politicians are reviving regionalism and separatism, playing on our differences

Manchester BOE President Delivers Message to Congress

Manchester Twp. BOE President, Donald Webster, Jr., recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to deliver a message about local education funding issues to Congress.

Students Learn Disaster Preparedness from FEMA

MTES and Ridgeway students learn disaster preparedness at FEMA assembly program

Are Mayor Fressola and the Planning Board Over-Reaching?

Once a community changes residential to commercial zoning you can not go back and retrieve the rural lifestyle you gave away.

January is School Board Recognition Month

January 2012 is School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey

Offshore Tax Havens: A Threat to America's Future

Emerging from the GOP nomination confusion is a much-needed national dialogue on the abuse of offshore tax havens

Republicans Have Adopted the Liberal Issue of 'Income Inequality'

Mitt Romney has become the poster boy for "tax and income inequality" in America.

The GOP: Crisis of Leadership

Conservatives are learning the hard way that criticism is easy, but leadership and solutions are not.

Route 70 and 571 Intersection: A Clear Danger

Both speed and road design should be considered as causes of accidents at the Rt. 70 and 571 intersection.

In Praise of GOP Folly

Is it folly in an election year for the GOP to tell the unemployed in America to "blame yourself"?

Charter Schools: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Christie's public school reform package could result in a corpoarate takeover of our schools.

Featured Pets: Cages of Kitties

Pets available for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Facility

Featured Pets: Mykah and The Kittens

Pets available for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Shelter in Jackson, NJ

Featured Pets: Penny and Mickey

Animals available for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Facility.

Hawks' Class of 2011 Soars

The Manchester Township High School Class of 2011 celebrated the end of their time in the Hawks’ nest at their graduation ceremony on June 16.

Featured Pets: Benson and Wilhelmina

Pets available for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Facility.

'Not in My Neighborhood'

My reality check as a sign is stolen from Route 70

Featured Pets: Bessie and Midnight

Pets available for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Facility.

June Jamboree and Garage Sale

Animal Shelters Annual fund raising event, featuring food, games, bargains and pet portraits.

Whiting School Spring Concert Full of Surprises

Their were plenty of surprises as the first, third and fifth graders of Whiting Elementary School performed in their annual Spring Arts Festival.

Stand by Me Day at Manchester Middle School

Manchester Middle School’s 2011 Stand By Me Day was a day full of positive influences from guest presenters who spoke about avoiding peer pressure, making good choices, and believing in yourself.

Lakehurst: 'A Close-Knit Community'

Luigi Bove from Luigi's Restaurant Lakehurst reminiscing and sending out a request to his longtime customers.

NJROTC Performs at Ridgeway Memorial Day Event

Cadets from the Manchester Township High School NJROTC unit made a special appearance at Ridgeway Elementary School to help the students there observe Memorial Day.

Support the Manchester Relay for Life

Support the Manchester Relay for Life Friday, June 3 at MTHS and help the American Cancer Society fight back against cancer.

Featured Pet: Sandy

Sandy is a very social and friendly dog.

Visiting Author Speaks to MTHS Students

Visiting Author, Fern Schumer Chapman,spoke to MTHS students about her books "Motherland" and "Is It Night or Day?"