Category: archives
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Citizens’ group to meet to begin push for flood prevention work
Saving Manville Against Recurring Tragedy hopes to spur action by federal government By:Roger Alvarado A group of Manville residents, who want the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move up its timetable for installing flood walls along the Raritan and Millstone rivers, is set to holds its first meeting next week to discuss ways to…
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Obituaries for week of Feb. 19
Phyllis Cellura Phyllis R. Lagana Cellura, 86, died Feb. 8 at Capital Health System at Fuld. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong Lawrence Township resident. She worked as a bookkeeper for Fort and Goodwin Jewelers and Croasdale and Englehart Jewelers, Trenton for many years. Daughter of the late Giuseppe and Concetta Buonanno Lagana, sister…
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Hillsborough swimmers make noise at conference meet
Green, McCormick, Stever, Kautz lead charge By: John E. Powers The Hillsborough High School girls’ swimming team has been somewhat overshadowed by the Raider boys this winter, but last Wednesday they took a step into the spotlight. The Raider girls tied for second with Bridgewater-Raritan behind champion Montgomery at the Skyland Conference Championships at…
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Feb. 19, 6:37 p.m.: Read my poem
A couple of poems in a couple of mags. You can link to one if you read this posting. By: Hank Kalet Some shameless self promotion: I have a poem published by the online magazine Pop Transit here. Also, the latest issue of The Writer’s Gallery, produced by the Artsbridge artist collective includes my poem…
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NBC wrestling team goes 1-1 in busy playoff night
By: Sean Moylan Before it had a chance to properly celebrate one of the finest victories in its entire history a dominating 48-14 playoff win over Ewing the Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity wrestling squad found itself taking on an equally talented Ocean Township team in the second round of…
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MHS wrestlers seeking recovery for stretch run
Team loses big in Union County matches By: Rudy Brandl KENILWORTH Manville High head wrestling coach Brett Stibitz wasn’t expecting any miracles in last week’s dual meet at David Brearley Regional in Kenilworth, but he didn’t like what he saw on the scoreboard as his team was packing up and getting ready to…
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Washington faces municipal tax hike
Rising municipal costs and lower revenue could lead to as much as 11-cent tax rate increase in Washington Township. By: Sarah Winkelman WASHINGTON A projected $1 million budget deficit could lead to cuts in municipal services and a substantial increase in municipal taxes this year, according to township officials this week. Residents could be…
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South Brunswick, NJ Transit discuss local train station
Exploratory talks opened, but no progress is made. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi NJ Transit has had discussions with South Brunswick about locating a train station in the township. But neither side believes a station is close to becoming a reality. Mayor Frank Gambatese said he met with representatives from NJ Transit in the fall at…
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Students learn how songs taught the way to freedom
Third-grade classes from the Roebling Elementary School learn the legend of Pegleg Joe, who brought slaves to freedom through song. By: Scott Morgan TRENTON As legend has it, Pegleg Joe once had a scheme. He wanted to help the slaves of Alabama and Mississippi escape to freedom. Trouble was, freedom was over the border.…
