Media blowing siren issue out of proportion       Sometimes you can be amazed by the things people make a big deal about especially what the media considers important. When budget cuts put lives in danger it doesn't even get a story. When someone gets woken up a few times because there is a fire in someone else's house it's a big deal, makes... More ... Former resident had no trouble tuning out Keyport siren       I have been reading about the complaints of the sirens used to summon the firefighters/first aid in Keyport. Boy, does that make my blood boil! I lived between two firehouses for almost 32 years, Second and Waverly streets. Ever notice the siren in the backyard? That was 50 feet from my bedro... More ... Thanks extended to supporters of parade       On behalf of the Keyport Business Alliance (KBA), I would like to thank all of our organizations and KBA volunteers for their help with our parade. I would like to send a special thanks to our veterans who have courageously served our country and marched in our parade. More ... Chairperson impressed by Memorial Day experience       This was the first year I had the honor of chairing the Matawan Memorial Day parade. The support I received from fellow recreation commission members as well as the wonderful response from the parade reminds me again of why I chose to live in Matawan. More ... Find your new best friend at the shelter       June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month, and as an animal shelter volunteer and guardian of two adopted cats, I can say that there's no better place to find your new best friend than your local shelter. From playful kittens to cuddly "lap cats," regal Persians to cute calicos, shelters have ... More ...