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  • Siblings’ deaths possibly suicide

    The bodies of Maria Erdei, 66, and her brother John, 59, both of Chesterfield were found floating under a bridge on Walnford Road. By: Lauren Burgoon    UPPER FREEHOLD — State police are awaiting toxicology results for two bodies found last week in Crosswicks Creek. The pair, a brother and sister, apparently committed suicide by jumping…

  • LETTERS: Appreciation for relief effort

    To the editor:     This letter is to sincerely thank you and all others who have made it possible for South Brunswick to begin to reach out to the city of D’Iberville, Miss., which suffered devastation through the powerful hand of Hurricane Katrina. Your coverage of the situation has helped in securing donations from many…

  • Obituary for Oct. 13

    Francis M. Pereira     MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Francis M. Pereira, of Lawrence, died Friday at the Statesman Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was 92.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. he resided in Lawrence for 10 years.    Mr. Pereira retired after 57 years as the vice president of the Outdoor Advertising Company, formerly of New York City.…

  • LETTERS: One woman made a difference

    To the editor:     The Kendall Park community is now celebrating the re-opening of the new and improved Brunswick Acres Elementary School. Two classroom wings and a stage were added to the existing facility. But, more importantly, the existing classroom space was transformed with walls, doors and cabinetry into a real, live functional learning space.…

  • 911 call ends with pot bust

    Police charge Kendall Park resident for growing marijuana plants in his garage. By: Joseph Harvie    A 27-year-old Kendall Park resident was charged Friday with manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance and possession of more than 50 grams of a controlled dangerous substance, after police allegedly found 21, 6-foot tall marijuana plants growing in his garage.    Michael…

  • Township Food Pantry needs aid

    Worries rising with heating costs. By: Joseph Harvie    Officials at the township Food Pantry are concerned that there may not be enough money or food to help the people in need during the upcoming holiday months.    The pantry helps struggling local families by giving them food, including holiday meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The pantry…

  • Mannix falls short in county final

    HHS singles ace looks ahead to states By: Rudy Brandl        MARTINSVILLE — Emily Mannix knew she had to play her best tennis to defeat two-time defending champion Lindsay Clark in last week’s Somerset County first singles final. The Hillsborough High junior understood what she was up against and spent plenty of time preparing for…

  • MOMS Club raises funds for cancer patient

    Titusville-Hopewell chapter of the MOMS Club organizes dinner at H.I. Rib & Co. By: Gwen McNamara    When the Titusville-Hopewell chapter of the MOMS Club heard about the plight of West Amwell resident and cancer patient Amanda Rosso, they couldn’t help but reach out — and reach out they did.    The group held a fundraiser for…

  • Skateboarding ban prompts kid protest

    Two dozen skateboarders in Allentown protested an ordinance which prohibits them from skateboarding on sidewalks. By: Lauren Burgoon    ALLENTOWN — The chorus of honking on Main Street Monday wasn’t because of a traffic jam. The trumpeting of car horns was responding to a three-hour protest organized by some civic-minded skateboard devotees who want their right…