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Applegarth shows its colors
Students celebrate drug-free communities during Red Ribbon Week. By: Melissa Hayes MONROE Visitors at the Applegarth Middle School might have thought they were seeing red last month with all the red ribbons, red stickers, red decorations and red clothing decorating the school. The color theme was the students and staff’s way of showing their…
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Leonard C. Janowski
Leonard C. "Lonnie" Janowski, 63, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, at home. Born in New Brunswick, he lived most of his life in Monroe. He retired in 1994 after many years of working as a welder. His friendly and easygoing nature will be missed by all. His father, Leonard, died in 1999. He is survived by…
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AROUND CRANBURY: Give the gift of charity this season
AROUND CRANBURY By Lorraine Sedor Spreading holiday cheer. Join the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society this evening, Friday, Nov. 12, for a fall potluck supper, annual meeting and lecture at the Cranbury United Methodist Church on Main Street. All society members, their guests and community members are invited to bring a dish that will serve…
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Letters to the Herald
For the Nov. 12 issue. Sikorski, Thompson thank voters for strong support in local election To the editor: Patrick Thompson and I wish to thank the voters of Hightstown for their support in the recent election. Your confidence in our performance for the past year is most gratifying. We hope we can continue that…
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Passannante passes tests in doubles
Sophomore from Cranbury gives Peddie tennis team a boost By: Rich Fisher Like any teenage friends, Lauren Passannante and Sarah Kleinfelder have their inside jokes, they quote movies and they have little nicknames for each other. The twist here is, they do it all within the course of a tennis match. But hey, it works.…
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McNamara criticizes nuclear policy
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense says greatest threat to peace and prosperity is drawing little attention. By: Jennifer Potash The greatest threat to peace and prosperity may be one that draws little attention in public policy and the press nuclear attack, according to former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, who spoke Thursday at…
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Missing man reports in
Man missing since October comes forward. By: Leon Tovey MONROE A 33-year-old township man missing since October has been found, police said. According to police, Timothy J. Fossett came to police headquarters at 8:04 p.m. Nov. 5 and said he chooses not to return home. Mr. Fossett had been reported missing by his wife…
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Area groups set to help the needy
Holiday helpers collect food for those in need. By: Leon Tovey With the holiday season fast approaching, local food pantries and charitable organizations are beginning their campaigns to collect food and other items for those in need. Local Boy Scout troops will hold their annual food drive Nov. 20. Scouts will take collected food to…
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Rituals and Traditions
East Brunswick author Sandra Kynes urges readers of her new book, ‘A Year of Ritual,’ to take time out and reflect on their lives. By: Susan Van Dongen East Brunswick author Sandra Kynes (below) urges readers of her new book, A year of Rituals, to take time out and reflect on their lives. We live…
