There is help for victims of domestic violence
      Crimes of violence against women and children are too often hidden. Only about 25 percent of violent physical assaults and 20 percent of rapes perpetrated against women by intimate partners are reported to police, causing untold physical and mental injuries to the weakest members of our society.
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Forget politics, work toward what's good for Americans
      Iam in my 80s and have lived through the Depression, recessions and prosperity. During all these periods of time I don't recall the American people being as divided as we are today. We are almost at a 50-50 political line.
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Society thanks local dairy for fundraising efforts
      We want to take a moment and thank Swal Dairy for helping us raise $300 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society the week of Aug. 28. It was an honor to see how many people from Allentown and Upper Freehold that supported a great cause.
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Shopper gives thanks to Good Samaritan
      On Oct. 10, I made the mistake of leaving my gift card and my ShopRite Plus card in the shopping cart after I'd left the store in West Long Branch. I am most grateful to the person who found those cards and returned them to the courtesy counter!
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Fannie Mae head should have to do 'perp walk'
      Where is the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac "Perp Walk"? Not long ago there was enormous public outrage toward those responsible for the downfall of companies such as Enron, Tyco and Adelphia. Those at the top of these firms swindled tens of millions of dollars from their shareholders, while the compa...
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