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  • Cashing in on tips about college aid

    S.B. Public Library hosts college funding alternatives By:Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    The ever-climbing cost of college can be daunting, but some township parents have chosen to arm themselves with college aid knowledge before sending their teens off to school.    About 25 parents of high school students gathered at the South Brunswick Public Library Tuesday night for…

  • Titusville fire chief completes CFO process

    Jon B. Holcombe has been a member of the Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad for 25 years.    Fire Chief Jon B. Holcombe of the Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad of Titusville has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of "Chief Fire Officer."    The Commission on Chief Fire Officer Designation…

  • Almost Paradise

    The waters of Hawai’i offer unparalled beauty and a few dangers. By: Daniel Shearer PHOTOS: DANIEL SHEARER Fountain and pool become one at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.    Snorkeling in Hawai’i arouses a mixture of exhilaration and terror.    The awe comes from swimming on a reef crackling with life. The fear comes from…

  • POLICE BEAT

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP    A Burlington man was charged with presenting a fake car insurance card to police officials at the township police station on Municipal Drive at about 8 p.m. Aug. 18, reports said.    Stephon Dinson, 24, of Route 130 came to the police station and said he wanted to pick up a 1990 Ford Taurus…

  • Want to vote in Nov. 2 general election?

    Oct. 4 is last day to register or change voting address.    The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters reminds area residents that Oct. 4 is the last day to register or change voting address for the Nov. 2 general election.    To register to vote, a person must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years…

  • ‘Rockin’ 4 Blood’ fest Sunday to aid Red Cross

       On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its facility at 707 Alexander Road, West Windsor, the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey’s Youth Council will be presenting the "Rockin’ 4 Blood" Music Fest to increase awareness of the Red Cross Blood Donor Center, located at the chapter’s headquarters, and to help meet…

  • Police: Man hits wife with van

    Kendall Park woman seriously injured By:Matthew Kirdahy    Police say a Kendall Park woman struck by her husband with the couple’s minivan Tuesday at the South Brunswick Square Mall, may have been hit intentionally.    Police charged Samander Dabas, 37, of Kendall Park with reckless driving, driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault for allegedly striking his wife,…

  • Fun Day slated for Saturday

    Fun Day begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Juliustown Park, Main Street, Juliustown. By: William Wichert    SPRINGFIELD —Would-be strongmen and women heading to the fifth annual Springfield Township Fun Day on Saturday may not be able test their strength, but there are sure to be enough activities and games around to provide a…

  • Lawrence Wal-Mart proposal not reviewed

    Tire and lube express would require zoning variance. By: Lea Kahn    Wal-Mart’s plans to construct a 156,000-square-foot store on Spruce Street may be headed for the Zoning Board — unless the retail giant goes back to the drawing board.    The Arkansas-based retail chain was set to outline its plans for the store, which would include…