Category: archives

  • Smooth operator

    Hayston’s tinkering pays off for 6-2 South Brunswick squad By: Carolyn M. Hartko    In poker, one has to play the hand that’s dealt. Luckily for high school coaches, they have the option of reshuffling the deck, until they get the lineup that works the best.    After a couple of weeks moving players around, South Brunswick…

  • Historic school sold to Florence for $1

    On Monday, school board officials approved the sale of the Marcella L. Duffy School building to the township. The township will use the building for either senior housing or affordable housing apartments. By: Scott Morgan    FLORENCE — There are no known records of its opening day and any historical details from the era of its…

  • State DOT officials are studying Route 31

    Study area includes northern Ewing Township, through which Route 31 passes south of I-95, and the portion of Route 31 running north from the circle to Woosamonsa Road, a distance of about two miles. By John Tredrea    For decades, Route 31 in Hopewell Township, particularly the section between Interstate 95 and the Pennington Circle, has…

  • Cardinal girls team takes two in a row

    Lawrence girls soccer By: Mike Molaro    Coming off two straight losses, the Lawrence High School girls soccer squad knew it had to get back to its winning ways.    After spotting visiting Hightstown an early 1-0 lead, the Cardinals (4-3) scored three unanswered goals en route to a 3-1 triumph over the Rams on Sept. 22.…

  • An apple a day

    Tyler Lewis, 5, of Bloomfield, eats an apple he picked during Apple Day at Terhune Orchards on Saturday.

  • 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…