Category: archives

  • Towns celebrate the Battle of Monmouth

    The Battle of Monmouth celebration brought out history buffs and those looking for a fun way to learn about history. By: Matt Kirdahy    The air was sultry just as it was back in 1778. A haze loomed and there was some cloud cover, but the sky didn’t break. There was no rain, but it is…

  • Granville never doubted Furyk would show

    Academy founder was confident after meeting golfer By: Jim Green    As Jim Furyk captured the PGA Tour’s 2003 U.S. Open Championship last month, it was natural to wonder if the pro golfer would suddenly find himself too busy to attend Granville Academy’s annual golf outing at Hopewell Valley Golf Club.    After all, it’s fairly easy…

  • Prosecutor says Rocky Hill police program ‘impractical’

    Borough’s plan to have South Bound Brook police patrol streets hits snag. By: Paul Sisolak    ROCKY HILL — A pilot police program proposed by the borough and South Bound Brook has been criticized by the Somerset County prosecutor.    At Monday’s council meeting, Mayor Brian Nolan said Rocky Hill has not received backing from Prosecutor Wayne…

  • The Battle of Princeton

    The story of one of our history’s most important — and confusing — contests. By: William Myers    During the afternoon of Jan. 2, 1777, the British Army under Lord Charles Cornwallis was poised to destroy Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army in Trenton. A successful delaying action by Col. Edward Hand’s Pennsylvania riflemen, as…

  • July 3, 3:20 p.m.: American rebels

    The Nation profiles some courageous folks. By: Hank Kalet    The Nation‘s July 21 issue is out and it appears to be a good one, a special issue on "American Rebels."    The lead essay by Jack Newfield is definitely worth reading, offering an explanation of the collection:    "The subjects of the essays include rebels in politics,…

  • Hillsborough girls hit summer softball mode

    Senior League teams open with victories By: Rudy Brandl        Hillsborough’s extensive summer softball program will once again operate with a double mission this year. While all the teams hope to be competitive and contend for their league titles, they’ll be looking to develop players to enhance the future of the booming high school program.…

  • Restaurant offers a rare treat — hot dogs

    In a town of delis and pizza and fast food places, Manny Elsais’ Texas Weiner offers something different By:Beth Kressel    Manny Elsais sits at a table for two at Hillsborough Texas Weiner on Route 206 to catch his breath.    The lunch-hour rush has just passed and the tiny restaurant — just large enough for a…

  • Unforgettable Father’s Day starts simply enough

    It was a Father’s Day to remember for Joe Veglatte. By:Mary Ellen Zangara    It was a Father’s Day to remember for Manville resident Joe Veglatte.    His wife, MaryAnn, and their twin 10-year-old sons, Matt and Joey, surprised him with tickets they had purchased for the eighth annual Kelsey Charity Run fund-raising event in Somerville on…

  • A key week for Post 401

    By: Rich Fisher    After a lost weekend, Tony Cosumano looks upon a current stretch of nine games in nine days as a key to the season for the South Brunswick Post 401 American Legion baseball team.    A dismal season hit its low point over the weekend, when Post 401 was unable to travel to Virginia…