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  • CRANBURY: State green group seek local support

    NJPIRG knocking on Cranbury doors By: Casha Caponegro    The New Jersey Public Interest Research Group launched an Environmental Health Campaign in Cranbury this week.    Representatives of the environmental group traveled from door-to-door throughout the township to educate citizens on their organization and encourage membership.    "We just went into Cranbury for the first time yesterday," said…

  • The Newportville Inn

    This neighborhood spot in Newportville, Pa., has a casual atmosphere and plenty of beer offerings with its German-American cuisine. By: Richard Burns The Newportville Inn 4120 Lower Road Newportville, Pa. (215) 785-6090 Food: Good but inconsistent Service: Good Ambiance: Country casual Cuisine: German-American, with some exceptions Prices: Inexpensive to moderate Hours: Dinner: Tues.-Thurs., Sun. 3-10:30…

  • Auditor: Surplus almost dried up in Hightstown

    An audit report presented to the Borough Council last week shows the borough’s surplus will only be about $11,000 at the end of 2002, which could mean higher taxes next year. By: Scott Morgan    HIGHTSTOWN — The borough received its annual audit results last week and was told that its surplus has just about run…

  • Ellen Corneau

       Ellen Corneau, 82, of Monroe, died Saturday, Aug. 10, at Applegarth Care Center.    Ms. Corneau was born in Germany and lived in Vermont before settling in Monroe more than 50 years ago. She retired from Kimberly-Clark in Spotswood after many years of service.    Her husband, Nelson, is deceased.    Ms. Corneau is survived by a son,…

  • A call to reform local campaigns

    To the editor:     Not many people realize what goes on behind the scenes of a political campaign. Yes, there is much strategizing, door to door visiting and hand shaking, but, very often there is also a lot of money involved.    Contributions to a political party or a candidate can be in the form of…

  • MONROE: Bandits hit 27 cars in a night

    Police are investigating burglaries By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — Township Police Department detectives are investigating burglaries of 27 parked cars that occurred in the Heritage Chase development off Buckelew Avenue late on the night of Aug. 8 and early the following morning.    Police said most of the cars were unlocked.    Cars parked outside 18 residences…

  • Harvey Hutchinson

       DARIEN, Ga. — Harvey Hutchinson, 73, died Aug. 7 at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center in Brunswick.    Mr. Hutchinson was a longtime resident of Hightstown before moving to Darien a year ago.    He was an Army veteran of World War II. After his military service, he worked as an upholsterer until retiring.    He enjoyed restoring…

  • Local rabbi tours West Bank

    Rabbi Shalom Leverton of the Chabad of the Windsors made a documentary of his experiences visiting the war-torn region of Israel. By: Chris Karmiol    Returning from summer trips around here and abroad, travelers look forward to sharing pictures and videos of the sights and sounds they experienced. Uzi machine guns are not usually part of…

  • Tennis team having a ‘Smash’-ing time

    Nassau squad hoping for national chance By: Bob Nuse    The women who play on the Nassau Racquet Club Smash have certainly enjoyed their time playing in USA League Tennis. And since they’re having so much fun, the figured they might as well try their hand at winning while they’re at it.    After going 9-1 during…