Category: archives
-

Katrina survivor finds help and hope in Mansfield
Student adopted as part of community relief effort By: William Wichert Rodney Thomas Jr. never thought he would need a winter coat. His hometown of New Orleans never really had a cold season, and Rodney didn’t foresee leaving there so soon, because like the sunny weather, his life and the lives of his family members…
-

Douglas C. Zujkowski
MANVILLE Douglas C. Zujkowski, 51, died Sept 20 in Bridgewater. Born in Somerville, he had been a lifelong resident of Manville. Mr. Zujkowski had been the owner/operator of Doug’s Weston Towing of Manville from 2003 to 2005. He had been a past member of Christ the King Church in Manville. Surviving are his parents,…
-

Red Raider boys squad realistic about Hun loss
Pennington boys soccer By: Mike Molaro After The Pennington School boys soccer squad fell to Hun 7-0 Monday, Ed Gauss was realistic about the differences between the teams. "We can’t match up with Hun," the Red Raider head coach admitted. "They are technically very good. We don’t have that type of player." Pennington (3-4) used…
-

Cards look unstoppable in blowout of Hightstown
Lawrence football By: Jim Green The video game Madden NFL 2006 was released earlier this month, affording football fans everywhere the opportunity to feel like Vince Lombardi when playing against the game’s often-overmatched artificial intelligence. One person who doesn’t need an Xbox to experience such feelings of gridiron dominance is Lawrence High School coach Rob…
-

Council revokes bar’s license
MiCasita’s renewal bid fails; owner vows to appeal to state. By: Melissa Edmond The attorney representing the owners of MiCasita Mexican Bar Restaurant planned to file an immediate appeal to fight the Borough Council’s decision on Monday not to renew the restaurant’s liquor license. The restaurant had been under fire for months because of noise…
-

Strong defensive showing doesn’t pay off for Bulldogs
Hopewell Valley boys soccer By: Jim Green The Hopewell Valley Central High School boys soccer team allowed just one goal total in back-to-back games against West Windsor-Plainsboro South and Montgomery. But despite that brilliant defensive effort, the Bulldogs were unable to come away with a victory. "I think it’s a combination of both when…
-

Library celebrates expansion project
The $1 million library expansion added 9,000 square feet to the second busiest library branch in the Somerset County system. By: John Patten Sunday’s grand opening celebration of the expanded Hillsborough Public Library brought together past and present members of the Township Committee and other politicians and friends both small "f" friends and capital…
-

Secret of downtown store’s success? Service
Manville’s Town Centre Hardware thrives on community service and involvement. By: Donna Lukiw It’s 10 a.m. on a Thursday and Town Centre Hardware on South Main Street is buzzing with customers, coming in asking for things like screws, pliers or paint. Dick McCurdy, store owner, is there to assist each one. Although Town Centre Hardware…
-

POST PEOPLE
For the week of Sept. 29 through Oct. 5. South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka promoted five officers Sept. 15 to fill vacancies created over the past year. The following officers were promoted: Patrick Owens, 41, has been promoted to captain. He will be commander of operations. Mr. Owens has been an officer for 21…
