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  • Patriotic picnics

    Fireworks in Village Park mark nation’s independence. By: Matt Kirdahy    Two warning shots left two silvery streaks in their path, exploded and took shape, peppering the night sky over Cranbury.    The bright lights illuminated the faces of spectators who crowded South Main Street and the vast lawn in Village Park for an Independence Day show.…

  • 3 West

    From the smoky wood flavors of appetizers and entrées, fresh fish and seasonable accompaniments, to the finely executed desserts, this Basking Ridge newcomer will keep its customers coming back for more. By: Pat Tanner 3 West River Walk Village Center 665 Martinsville Road Basking Ridge (908) 647-3000 Food: Very good Service: Well-coordinated teamwork Prices: High…

  • Local patrolman averts tragedy at lake

    Officer Rich Domotor helped save the lives of three small children trapped in a vehicle that rolled into Lake Wlaaenpaupack in the Poconos. By: Rebecca Tokarz    An off-duty Plainsboro patrolman helped save the lives of three small children who were trapped in a Ford Excursion that rolled into a lake Saturday in the Poconos.    Rich…

  • Editorial: Time to help to fill local food pantries

    EDITORIAL: Volunteers are need to stock up dwindling local food banks.    The cupboard at the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church isn’t bare.    The Deacons’ Food Cupboard at the church is in good shape, a sharp contrast to the situation just a few months ago, when the shelves were almost empty.    The cupboard donates a bag of groceries…

  • Obituaries

    Matthew Breen, Catherine Voorhees, Vivian Montevidoni, Barbara Phares, John Pazos, Elizabeth Garbely, Chi Hsien-Miao, James Tohill, Dennis Cryan, Blake Powell From the July 10 edition of the Register-News Matthew D. Breen    MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP — Matthew Daniel Breen of the Homestead Section of Columbus died July 2 at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly.    Born in…

  • He’s Alright

    Kenny Loggins takes the highway to the ‘Danger Zone’ for a performance at the State Theatre. By: Jim Boyle Kenny Loggins will perform songs from his new album, as well as many of the classics from the catalog of his 30-year career, when he takes the stage in New Brunswick July 19.    Kenny Loggins has…

  • BACK PORCH: Few experiences come close to a great summer concert

    BACK PORCH by Melissa Morgan: Good music is just about the only thing that warrants this kind of roughing it. By: Melissa Morgan    Exactly four years ago this month, I lay sticky and filthy among four of my closest and equally dirty friends. As the five of us squished together in a damp and rather…

  • Sky Division champs took center stage

    Manville High: The Year in Sports By: Rudy Brandl    Manville High’s athletic teams passed their 2002-03 report card with flying colors. A quick scan of the numbers reflects the many great accomplishments of this year’s MHS teams.    The 10 Manville varsity teams combined for an 89-75-3 record. Six of the 10 qualified for state playoff…

  • Post 401 attempting late surge

    By: Rich Fisher    The South Brunswick Post 401 baseball team is trying to make a late playoff run    But the question is, is it a little too late?    Since stumbling to a 3-4-1 start, South Brunswick had won four of six to move to 7-6-1 entering Wednesday night’s game with South River. But Post 401…