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  • Officials seek cause of fire

    Cause of Feb. 6 house fire on Old York Road in Florence has not yet been determined. By: Scott Morgan    FLORENCE — Officials this week are continuing their search for the cause of a blaze that destroyed an Old York Road home on Feb. 6.    According to Fire Chief Edward Kensler, township crews arrived at…

  • Trenton cannot leave districts holding the bag

    EDITORIAL: State’s financial maneuvers hamper district planning and force costs onto homeowners    Tuesday’s presentation of Superintendent of Schools Donald Burkhardt’s proposed school budget noted the district is forecasting the amount of state aid will be remain the same for the third consecutive year.    The district will learn what assistance the state will provide in an…

  • Dancing on Ice

    Kristi Yamaguchi and other Olympic skaters show the Sovereign Bank Arena audience it’s all about style, manner, grace and flow. By: Daniel Shearer "My coach had always said there’s no secret to success – it’s hard work," says Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, currently touring with Stars on Ice.      Sometimes blood, sweat and years of…

  • Lt. Seth Dvorin remembered by family and friends

    Approximately 300 relatives, friends and service members gathered Tuesday at the East Brunswick Jewish Center to commemorate solider who died Feb. 3 near Iskandariyah, Iraq, By Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    On the day he married his college sweetheart, 1st Lt. Seth Dvorin received an angel pendant from a Vietnam veteran who was a stranger to him.…

  • Rt. 535 crash claims driver

    58-year-old Woodbridge man fouind dead after his 1996 Chevy Camaro struck a guardrail. By: Rebecca Tokarz    A 58-year-old Woodbridge man was killed Wednesday afternoon after the 1998 Chevy Camaro he was driving crossed over the centerline on Route 535 and struck the guardrail.    The victim, whose name is being withheld until the family can be…

  • Savino records 100th career win

    Wrestling By: John E. Powers    Every time the Lawrence High School wrestling team takes to the mats, it seems the Cardinals register another milestone.    Last Wednesday, the Cardinals beat North Hunterdon for the first time, 35-28. The next day, in a 76-0 defeat of Hopewell Valley, senior 130-pounder Mark Savino recorded his 100th career win…

  • Fire budgets, commissioners go before the voters Feb. 21

    Two districts propose an increase in spending budget and the third remains the same. By: Rebecca Tokarz        Township residents will have the opportunity to vote on fire district budgets and several open fire commissioners positions when fire district elections are held Feb. 21.    Two fire districts are proposing an increase in spending. One district’s…

  • Rookie cop already taking a bite out of crime

    And other departments are hoping to use his expertise By:Marnie Kunz    The newest member of the Manville Police Department has jumped into his work and taken several bites out of local crime, and is getting calls from police in other towns anxious for his assistance.    "He’s an amazing worker," Manville Police Chief John Petrovic proclaimed,…

  • Ayeni earns fifth at Varsity Classic

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    The South Brunswick High School Winter track teams aren’t getting much action close to home, so they were back on the road again to the indoor facilities at the 168th Street Armory in New York City. Last week, it was the Metropolitan Invitational that drew the Vikings, and this past Monday,…