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  • Dispatches: In Iraq, weapons of mass distortion

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: America is coming up empty handed in its search for Saddam’s nukes. By: Hank Kalet    The military task force assigned to seek out Saddam Hussein’s stockpile of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons appears ready to leave Iraq empty-handed.    According to The Washington Post, the 75th Exploitation Task Force will leave Iraq…

  • Michael Koroly Jr.

       MANVILLE — Michael Koroly Jr. died Thursday, May 8, at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville.    Born in Freeland, Pa., he resided in Pennsylvania until settling in Manville over 50 years ago.    He served in the United States Marines during World War II.    He was a member of the Thomas J. Kavanaugh Veterans of Foreign War…

  • Settlement sought in Matrix dispute

    Case set to go before a judge May 30. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — A lawsuit filed by Upper Freehold residents that seeks to stop plans for the Matrix warehouse park in nearby Washington Township is set to go before a judge later this month if ongoing discussions don’t produce an out-of-court settlement first.    Judge…

  • Pest control ploy plunges pipe firm into hot water

    Griffin Pipe fined for pigeon shooting By: Vanessa S. Holt    FLORENCE — Griffin Pipe Products Co. pleaded guilty last week to eight counts of animal cruelty for shooting pigeons on company property in April and was fined $2,256, said a municipal court official.    Charges were brought against the West Front Street company by the Society…

  • Police Beat

    May 15 edition BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP    Robert Lichtenberger, 64, of Trenton was charged with shoplifting at 4:48 p.m. April 11.    Officers were called to the ShopRite on Route 206 after Mr. Lichtenberger was detained by the store’s security for shoplifting, said police.    Store employees said they witnessed Mr. Lichtenberger concealing items in his coat on the…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       Richard Allcroft, 37, and Shannon Miller, 31, both of Eves Drive, were each charged with possession of narcotics paraphernalia on May 1.    Ms. Miller was additionally charged with obstruction of justice.    According to police, Mr. Allcroft and Ms. Miller were charged at approximately 11 p.m. after police stopped the two in the parking lot of…

  • Samuel Brazinsky Sr.

       MANVILLE — Samuel J. Brazinsky Sr. "The Chief" died Monday, May 12, in Somerset Medical Center in Somerville.    Born in Kulpmont, Pa., he resided in Pennsylvania for a number of years.    Mr. Brazinsky joined the United States Marines and played on the All Service Team. Upon his discharge from the United States Marines he signed…

  • May 15, 2003

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Avenel, Gerard Curnan, 114 Peach St, $150,400, 6/19/02 Avenel, David Dejesus, 403 Remsen…

  • Retired official Stephen Balint killed in fire

    Extension cords caused fire By:Alec Moore    A fire destroyed a South Main Street first-floor apartment Monday, claiming the life of 73-year-old Stephen C. Balint, a former borough tax collector who retired in 1994.    Manville police and fire companies Nos.1, 2 and 3 were alerted to the blaze at 2:42 p.m. Bridgewater’s Finderne Fire Company also…