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  • Event set to assist parents of autistic

    New Township Committeeman working to share information with families with autistic children By:Roger Alvarado    Newly appointed Township Committeeman Anthony Ferrera knows what it’s like to be a parent in need of answers.    A year ago his son Vincent, 3, was diagnosed with autism, a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact…

  • Monroe Kiwanis helping needy

    Kiwanis Community Food Pantry of Rossmoor collects and distributes 20 tons of food a year. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — Approaching its 14th anniversary, the Kiwanis Community Food Pantry of Rossmoor collects and distributes 20 tons of food a year.    Matt Damiano, 85, a resident of Rossmoor and the pantry’s chairman, said Wednesday the food…

  • Hopewell youth to perform on Saturday

    Jacob Fridkis will perform with the Westminster Community Orchestra.    The Westminster Community Orchestra, conducted by Sarah Hatsuko Hicks, will perform a concert featuring the winners of the Westminster Conservatory’s Concerto Competition, as well as the Westminster Community Chorus and Conservatory Youth Chorale, on March 20 at 8 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University.    The…

  • Community Calendar

    Basket bingo    Friday, March 19 — Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Holy Assumption School and games start at 7:30 p.m. Attendees must be over 18; tickets are $20. Call Cathy at 747-1558 for details. Trash or treasure    Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 — Trash or Treasure will be held from 9…

  • Township GOP seeks candidates

    Group seeking residents to run for Hopewell Township Committee.    The Hopewell Township Republican County Committee is looking for candidates to run for Hopewell Township Committee, according to Hopewell Township GOP Committeewoman Arlene Kemp.    There are two open Hopewell Township Committee seats that will be filled in the November general election.    Ms. Kemp is urging local…

  • A bug’s life (and death)

    Researchers engage parasitic insects in a battle to save New Jersey’s endangered plants. By: Scott Morgan    Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part look at scientists’ attempts to save the state’s endangered plant life.    Eighteen inches from the mouth of a 6-foot ceramic praying mantis seemed hardly the place for Dan Palmer to…

  • Shubiak made right call

    Manville resident had great career at Immaculata By: John E. Powers        Melissa Shubiak doesn’t regret her decision to choose Immaculata High School over Manville for a moment. When you consider what she accomplished in her four-year career as a Spartan standout in both soccer and basketball, you see why.    With major contributions from Shubiak,…

  • Police Beat

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP    Jarrod J. Lopresto, 22, of Hamilton was charged with driving while intoxicated at 2:11 a.m. Feb. 21.    Officers spotted Mr. Lopresto traveling north on Route 130 near the Southgate Apartments in his 1986 Ford Bronco in the right lane. Officers saw that Mr. Lopresto swerved into the left lane three times, according to…

  • Hungry? Dine locally on the weekends

    FROM ROOSEVELT by Linda Schuster    Tomorrow is Friday. Sure, I’ll work as hard as any other day of the week but, as far as I’m concerned, Friday marks the beginning of the weekend. I’ll be in a weekend state of mind. There will be an invigorating bounce in my step, an upbeat song in my…