Category: archives

  • Are Dems running away from record?

    To the editor     Well, I noticed this weekend that it’s time again for that perennial fall flower to bloom, signus politicus.    What was interesting about this year’s blossoming was the difference between the signs of our local candidates. The Republican sign is a bit busy, but it tells us everything we need to know…

  • Fackler Road bridge construction underway

    The 106-year-old Fackler Road bridge, which has been closed to motorists for nearly three years, should be open by the end of this year, according to Mercer County officials. By: Lea Kahn    Work on a new bridge started earlier this month, said Mercer County spokeswoman Holly Westergren. The project is expected to take 90 days…

  • Cards take step in right direction

    Boys Soccer By: Steve Feitl If Lawrence High School boys soccer coach Keith Fithen were to write a progress report on his Cardinal squad, the title would be, "Lawrence needs to step up and take advantage of the chances it is given."    Forgive him if the title isn’t very catchy, but the subject matter is…

  • Firefighters honor their own

    Group traveled to Washington D.C. to honor their own By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    When firefighters run into burning buildings, they do so with the knowledge that they might not come out alive.    That’s why the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Emmitsburg, Md., holds an annual memorial service to honor those firefighters whose attempts to rescue…

  • Helen Babich

       MANVILLE — Helen Babich died Saturday, Oct.5, in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. She was 89.    Born in Vintondale, Pa., she was a resident of Manville since 1929.    Ms. Babich worked for many years in the clothing industry at the Stanhope Corporation in Raritan before retiring.    She was a member of the Holy Ghost Carpatho-Russian Orthodox…

  • Irene Kolodzieski

    By:    MANVILLE — Irene Kolodzieski died Saturday, Oct. 5, at McCarrick Care Center in Somerset. She was 86. She was born in Massena, N.Y., and was a resident of Manville since 1922.    Mrs. Kolodzieski was a member of the Manville Fire Company No. 3 ladies auxiliary.    She was a communicant of Sacred Heart R.C. Church…

  • New Egypt field hockey still first

    Despite suffering first loss of campaign. By: Kyle Moylan    Despite suffering its first loss of the season, the New Egypt High School field hockey team was able to hold on to the top spot in its division.    New Egypt was defeated last Tuesday by Maple Shade, 1-0. Maple Shade’s loss to Florence this past Tuesday,…

  • Cat with rabies found in Lawrence

    The township Health Department is looking for people or animals who may have come into contact with a cat that was found to have rabies. By: Lea Kahn    A stray kitten found on Franklin Corner Road near Route 1 last week has tested positive for rabies, township Health Officer Carol Chamberlain said.    A woman who…

  • Washington committee candidates: Recreation

    Part of a series examining committee hopefuls and the issues in the township. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — To one, skateboarding is a "fad." To another, a swimming pool could cost the township an unexpected debt. To a third, recreation and property values are indelibly linked. Related stories: • Washington candidates set for battle (Oct.…