Category: archives

  • Andreyko heads back to Jr. Olympic nationals

    Long jumper to compete in Miami By: Rudy Brandl        Franklin Andreyko is no stranger to pressure-packed track and field meets or big-time competition. In fact, he often does his best work when pushed by better athletes.    It will be interesting to see how Andreyko performs at this weekend’s Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships…

  • Letter: Thanks for help with food drive

    To the editor:     I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in our recent food drive to benefit the South Brunswick Food Pantry. As a result of our joint efforts we delivered over 4,400 pounds of food. Specifically, I would like to thank:    • The generous families of South Brunswick for their…

  • For the July 31 issue.

    Maria Kratzer, Jason A. Greaux, Josef Georg Bohn, Charlotte K. Heller. By: Maria Kratzer    WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Maria Kratzer, 98, died July 27 AT Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton.    Born in Muhldorf, Germany, she was married to her late husband Michael Kratzer in 1948 in Germay. She came to America in…

  • July 31, 5:41 p.m.: Wacky Republican merchandise

    Tour shirts and more! By: Hank Kalet    I’d thought I’d seen everything, but this maybe the most absurd thing I’ve ever seen.    My friend Bill alerted me to this site, which apparently has a load of fun and exciting gift ideas for the hard-core conservative in your life.    My favorite is the Bush World Tour…

  • Stein back in summer rec league

    LHS grad facing familiar foes in Princeton hoops league By: Bob Nuse    Ryan Stein grew up playing against basketball players from Princeton and the rest of Mercer County.    Now, one year away from graduating from college, Stein is enjoying a summer of playing against many of those former foes.    Stein is spending part of his…

  • Paying from the ‘left or the right pocket’

    Township’s lack of sidewalks addsbusing costs to school district By:Beth Kressel    A policy for busing students who live within walking distance to schools but who face busy intersections and the lack of sidewalks and crossing guards will be up for a vote by the Board of Education on Aug. 18.    The policy was introduced on…

  • Post Forum: Hotel tax

    Should the township impose a 1 percent tax on hotel guests? Should the township impose a 1 percent tax on hotel guests?

  • News of Other Days

    From the July 31 edition of the Register-News 125 years ago    S.E. Burr has a large and beautiful painting from the easel of Mrs. S. Waters.    * * *    Those people who make a living in Washington by hiring out party and ball dresses, jewelry, silverware, etc., are complaining bitterly of hard times. Said Mr.…

  • Borough woman seeking mastercertification as municipal clerk

    Ann Marie McCarthy was accepted into international association’s program for professional clerks By:Alec Moore    Ann Marie McCarthy, Hillsborough’s township clerk and a resident of North 9th Street in Manville, is continuing her professional career development.    Earlier this month, Ms. McCarthy was accepted into an educational program — run under the auspices of the International Institute…