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For the Oct. 23 issue
Michael Yurcisin, Theodore Cichowic, Elizabeth Laudensack, Kathleen Casey. Michael Yurcisin ROEBLING Michael Yurcisin, 81, died Oct. 14 at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly. He resided at Virtua Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Barnesboro, Pa., Mr. Yurcisin was a longtime Roebling resident. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Roebling;…
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Official critical of bidding process
North Hanover Deputy Mayor concerned with the bidding process for purchase of new ambulance. By: Eve Collins NORTH HANOVER Officials recently approved the purchase of an ambulance for the Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company and EMS Squad, but one township official is criticizing how the vehicle was selected. On Oct. 16, the Township Committee voted…
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Petrone wins 100th game with Colts
MYAL FOOTBALL By: John E. Powers The end of the regular season is just two weeks away for the 8-0 Manville Colts Pop Warner football team. The championship game of the Raritan Valley Conference set for Nov. 9 against East Division champ Kenilworth can’t get here quickly enough. Sunday, the West Division champions methodically…
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Town celebrates dedication of new elementary school
Mansfield Township residents and officials celebrate the opening of the new Mansfield Elementary School. By: Eve Collins Town celebrates dedication of new elementary school Staff photos by Phil McAuliffeAbove, sixth-graders Ashley Cox, left, and Megan McDowell play in the flute ensemble at the Mansfield Elementary School dedication Saturday. At right, Principal Joseph Langowski holds up…
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‘Dining by Design’ 2003
The Arts Council of Princeton throws a party — 20 of them, in fact. By: Christian Kirkpatrick Beautiful homes. Sparkling conversation. Fine art. Delicious food. The age of salons was recreated Saturday night as 360 guests gathered in 20 homes for the third annual "Dining by Design" benefit for The Arts Council of Princeton. At…
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Republicans claims misleading voters
To the editor There are many excellent people involved in the Republican Party in Hillsborough people whom I respect, people with whom I toiled for seven years to make Hillsborough a better place. I still support many Republican efforts on a national level and so now the difficult task of admonishing the local Republicans…
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Town celebrates dedication of new elementary school
Mansfield Township residents and officials celebrate the opening of the new Mansfield Elementary School. By: Eve Collins MANSFIELD Approximately 150 people gathered Saturday to join school officials in the dedication of the new Mansfield Elementary School on Mansfield Road. Voters approved a $12.9 million bond referendum for the school in 2000. Residents were able…
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POLICE BLOTTER
A Manville man was charged Oct. 16 with attempting to possess cocaine as part of a larger investigation involving 12 other arrests by the Somerset County prosecutor’s office Organized Crime and Narcotics Force. Patrick Fasano, 50, of Dominic Avenue was charged with two third-degree counts of attempting to possess cocaine as part of a two-month…
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Viking volleyball team clinches state berth
By: Rich Fisher A milestone was reached by the South Brunswick High volleyball team last Wednesday, as the Vikings defeated Mother Seton to clinch the first state tournament berth in their six-year history. "It’s exciting to go into the post-season, we’ll see how we do," coach Nancy McDonald said. "The match-ups are going to be…
