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  • Good Vibrations

    Surfin’ USA: The Beach Boys bring their ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ to Trenton and New Brunswick. By: Susan Van Dongen    It might seem downright blasphemous to Beatles and Rolling Stones fans, but some people think the real innovators of ’60s pop-rock music were the Beach Boys.    "When asked about the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ album, George Harrison was…

  • Light fix is in the works

    Traffic light is designated to be moved to accommodate the widening of New Road at Route 27. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    The fate of a traffic light at the intersection of Route 27 and New Road remains up in the air.    The light is designated to be moved to accommodate the widening of New Road…

  • MHS-Bound Brook rivalry produces exciting games

    Corsilli field goals among dramatic moments in recent years By: Rudy Brandl br>    Everything from "throw out the records" to "playing for pride" to "bragging rights" has been used to describe this annual classic. No joking, it has often been a classic, no matter what’s at stake or how many wins the teams carry into…

  • New teaching ideas help kids fall for fundamentals

    Teachers at Constable School use non-traditional ways to show students that books and pencils aren’t so bad. By: Melissa Morgan    At Constable School, second-graders need to get down to basics. But fostering a love of elementary skills such as reading and writing is anything but simple. Teachers here use non-traditional ways to show students that…

  • Manville, Bound Brook set for Turkey Day showdown

    Jurkowski could be the difference this year By: John E. Powers        The differences between the football teams of Bound Brook and Manville high schools are small. But one advantage the Mustangs do have is a solid group of seniors led by halfback /cornerback Justin Jurkowski, who could be a very big difference in Thursday’s…

  • Students learn firsthand the art of being poets

    Youngsters exercised their minds during writing sessions with a professional poet. By: Rebecca Tokarz    Some South Brunswick High School English classes received a special treat this week when poet Betty Lies guest lectured some of the classes.    For four days, students in Lauren O’Keefe’s 11th grade- class and Zandrea Eagle’s 11th – and 12th-grade classes…

  • CTK School announces first honor roll

    Grade 2    First Honors: Danielle Edson. Second Honors: Kylie Blanck, Darby Casey, Matthew Charneski, Morgan Clyne, Alex Duffy, Colleen Hart, Jake Hills, Matthew Miller, Alexis Nerger, John Osmond, Michael Porchik, Veronica Puzio, Christian Roman, Dennise Vargas, John Vornlocker, Austin Wong. Grade 3    High Honors: Zachary Duffy, Peter Monohan, Meredith Patterson, Melissa Savas, Dominique Wilson. Second…

  • Route 130 crash kills Toms River woman, 94

    Police said the car went through a stop sign in the left turn lane of Route 130 while trying to turn on to Georges Road. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    A 94-year-old Toms River woman died following an accident at the intersection of Route 130 and Georges Road in Dayton at 9:48 a.m. Sunday.    The victim,…

  • Manufacturer’s fire causedby heat build-up

    By:Alec Moore    Hillsborough fire investigators say the one-room fire that broke out last week at the CTSP Corporation’s chemical polymer manufacturing facility on Homestead Road started in a machine’s dustbin unit.    According to fire officials, no one was injured in the fire, which was reported to police at 6:03 a.m. on Nov. 22.    The fire,…