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  • Three are named as candidates to complete Frakt’s term

    Democrats in Princeton Township nominate Karen Andrade-Mims, Bernard Miller and William Hearon. By: David Campbell    The Democratic Party in Princeton Township has submitted the names of three candidates to fill the Township Committee seat vacated last month by Steven Frakt.    Karen Andrade-Mims of Griggs Farm, Bernard Miller of Philip Drive and William Hearon of Woodland…

  • Stretching it

    Plainsboro trainer specializes in the latest fitness By: Dara-Lyn Shrager    Gyrotonic, the latest exercise trend to capture the world’s attention, is being practiced and taught in our own backyard.    Unlike traditional exercise methods, which rely on linear movement patterns to build muscle and burn fat, the Gyrotonic expansion system is all about rotation and rhythmical…

  • Robert J. Lukas

       Robert J. Lukas, 48, died Wednesday, July 3, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick as a result of injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident in Monroe.    Mr. Lukas was born in Newark and raised in Union. He settled in Monroe in 1984.    He is survived by his mother, Anna Lukas of Union; his…

  • Monroe 10’s win District 10 Babe Ruth title

    By:    There’s a new champion in town.    The Monroe Township Baseball Association’s 10-year-old All-Star team won the District 13 Babe Ruth title last week. With the championship, Monroe advances to state tournament play in North Bergen beginning Monday.    Monroe defeated East Brunswick twice for the title, winning 6-4 in a thrilling semifinal and 4-0 in…

  • Joseph C. Brenner

       Joseph C. Brenner, 64, of Monroe, died Saturday, July 6, at home.    Mr. Brenner was born in New Brunswick and lived in Jamesburg before moving to Monroe in 1971.    For the past 24 years he owned Brenner Drainage and Excavating Co., in Monroe. He was an Army Veteran. Mr. Brenner was a congregant of the…

  • Harrington among the stars

    Stuart guard to play at Junior National tournament By: Bob Nuse    Angela Harrington is looking forward to the challenge that comes with play against some of the top basketball players in the country.    Harrington, a junior at Stuart Country Day School, will get that opportunity later this month when she travels to Columbus, Ohio, to…

  • New market provides full range of services

    Super Fresh store opens in Plainsboro.    PLAINSBORO — Whether you are into organic produce or one-stop shopping or just need a loaf of bread in the middle of the night, the new Super Fresh Food Market in the Plainsboro Township Center at Schalks Crossing Road may be the place for you.    The Super Fresh Food…

  • Guest Opinion, July 9

    Court’s reasoning betrays hypocrisy By: Robert D. Prunetti    Over the past year, our country has met the challenges of unprecedented adversity with great unity, pride and enthusiasm. A wave of patriotism swept across our nation to capture the hearts and minds of individuals from every walk of life — young, old, rich, poor, secular, non-secular,…

  • Harvey J. Nusbaum

       Harvey J. Nusbaum, 74, died Saturday, July 6, at Capital Health System at Fuld hospital, Trenton.    Born in Newark, he was a Montgomery Township resident for over 30 years before moving to Dayton in 2000.    He was a stock broker at Manhattan-based DuPont and later Drysdale Company for 20 years before retiring. Following retirement, he…