Category: archives
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Thomas LoPresti
Mr. Thomas L. LoPresti, 79, died Thursday, July 10, at his home. Born in New York City, he lived in Brooklyn before moving to Monroe in 1985. He was a truck driver for the parcel post delivery division of the United States Postal Service for 17 years, retiring in 1985. He served in the Army…
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C-P-P 10s softball up and down
Bats erupt in win over Lawrence By: Rich Fisher The first three games of District 12 pool play were an up-and-down adventure for the Cranbury-Plainsboro-Princeton 10-year-old softball all-stars. In its opener, C-P-P did not reach base as Florence’s Chelsea Dimon pitched a perfect game in a four-inning, 11-0 victory on Saturday. "That pitcher was just…
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Fire equipment given to Dominican Republic
East Windsor fire department donates protective gear to residents of small Dominican Republic village. By: David Pescatore EAST WINDSOR Both of the township’s fire companies, along with the Township Council, donated approximately $35,000 worth of used firefighting equipment to a small village in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. The citizens of Montellano will receive…
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It’s moving day for Montgomery board
Employees relocating to the new school district facilities on Route 601. By: Paul Sisolak MONTGOMERY The sign on the door said "Office Closed," but the township Board of Education building was busier than ever Thursday. Big, brown boxes piled up inside the building as employees packed up their business and personal belongings, getting ready…
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KIDS AND COMMUNITY: It’s time to battle teen pregnancy
KIDS AND COMMUNITY by Judy Shepps Battle: When babies have babies, they lose more than just innocence. By: Judy Shepps Battle We are a nation with a disproportionate percentage of children begetting children. Nearly 1 million American teenagers become pregnant each year and more than half go on to give birth. A little more than…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Friday, July 18 through Thursday, July 24. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…
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Perceptions: Films to watch on those hot summer nights
PERCEPTIONS by Steve Feitl: Beat the heat with these summer flicks. By: Steve Feitl We waited all spring for some decent summer weather to chase away the rain. So now when it finally comes, it gets so hot that the region goes under an extreme heat advisory. Sometimes it’s just too much of a scorcher…
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Growing into a goalie
Grabowski now among nation’s best By: Justin Feil Lindsay Grabowski was 8 years old when she first put on the goaltenders gear to help out the Tiger Lilies girls’ ice hockey team. "My dad kind of volunteered me for it," Grabowski said of her humble beginnings. "My older sister, Annie, was playing for the Tiger…
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Post 12 plays better than record
LEGION BASEBALL NOTEBOOK By: Rudy Brandl Baseball managers of teams with losing records often claim their ball club has played better than the numbers indicate. Somerville-Manville head coach Gregg Snyder isn’t just trying to be positive when he makes that assertion. He’s got real proof. While the Post 12 summer campaign has featured its share…
