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  • CRANBURY: Limo catches fire taking family to airport

    CRANBURY: Limo catches fire taking family to airport

    No injuries reported during incident By Amy Batista, Special Writer  CRANBURY — Firefighters battled a stretch limousine blaze during the mid-afternoon on May 24 as a family found themselves making some unexpected plans as they are trying to head out on vacation.    The occupants and driver of the vehicle were all out of the car…

  • MANVILLE: Chiropractor’s food drive called a success

    To the editor:    Our 25th anniversary open house and food drive on April 27 to benefit the Food Bank of Somerset County was a huge success. We received more than 50 bags of groceries and more than $300 in donations.    I want to personally thank my wonderful patients for their generosity and my staff for…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Route 206 crash hospitalizes two

       A car veered into the southbound lane of Route 206 and collided with a vehicle on Friday, May 24.    At about 1:32 p.m., the northbound car crossed the center line and hit a car driven by Annie Gitonga, 58, of Whitehall, Pa., and passenger Jane Glover, 62, of Hillsborough.    Hillsborough police said Ms. Gitonga and…

  • MANVILLE: Senior citizens can get hearing tested for free

       Manville senior citizens can get a free hearing screenings with Dr. Farah Said, Raritan Valley Audiology on Tuesday at the Manville Senior Center in Fire Company No. 1 at 20 So. Third Ave. The center is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.    A suggested lunch donation of $1.50 is recommended for individuals age 60 and…

  • Cranbury: Parade Honors veterans and unites community

    Cranbury: Parade Honors veterans and unites community

    Amy Batista photos Marchers from more than 30 groups, vehicles and floats took part in Cranbury’s annual Memorial Day Parade Monday.

  • Meet Elaine Fromkin Wilf Campus Board Member

    Meet Elaine Fromkin Wilf Campus Board Member

    By Toby Ehrlich The Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset announced that trustee and board member, Elaine Rand Fromkin, was recently honored at a fashion show by the Highland Park Conservative Temple Sisterhood where she has served as the chairwomen for numerous committees over the years.  “I joined the Highland Park…

  • Operation Shoebox New Jersey needs volunteers to pack boxes for US troops overseas June 8th

    Operation Shoebox New Jersey needs volunteers to pack boxes for US troops overseas June 8th

    By Rod Hirsch MANVILLE – Volunteers are invited to join Operation Shoebox New Jersey pack care packages for US troops overseas and commemorate the organization’s 8th anniversary on Saturday, June 8.  The packing will be at the Kavanaugh VFW Post #2290, 600 Washington Ave., Manville, with registration at 11 a.m., followed by opening ceremonies. Packing…

  • SOUTH HUNTERDON: Local pastor lauded for helping HDAP clients
  • ROBBINSVILLE: Ravens, Redbirds athletes medal in sectionals

    Top six finishers prepare for state group track and field By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    The Robbinsville High School girls track and field team placed fourth in the Central Jersey Group II championship with 53 points. The top six finishers in each event advance to the group state meet to be held Friday and…