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  • Seeds of Inspiration

    Newtown, Pa., resident Audric Jankauskas finds happiness in fusion. He’ll perform with his trio at Gobbler’s Restaurant in Point Pleasant April 12. By: Jodi Thompson    For now, just call them the Audric Jankauskas Trio. The band members are working on a better name, something catchy — and hopefully easier to pronounce — but they’re not…

  • AUGNEHBAUGH, VANDERBECK SEEK DEM SLOT

    BREAKING NEWS: Borough Council President Mike Vanderbeck filed to run in the Democratic primary for mayor against incumbent Amy Aughenbaugh today. By: T.J. Furman    HIGHTSTOWN — It appears the race for mayor in the borough will be decided in June.    Mike Vanderbeck, president of the Borough Council, and Amy Aughenbaugh, the sitting mayor, each submitted…

  • Gladys Bell

       Gladys M. Bell, 93, died Friday, April 5, at the Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in Capeville, Va., she was a New Jersey resident for many years.    She attended Capeville public schools.    She was a domestic worker for many years.    She was a member of St. John’s Baptist Church and served on its usher board,…

  • Trading Season

    Thunder Road Comics and Cards in Hamilton Square has a wide variety of cards, bobbleheads, signed hats, balls and photographs for the average baseball fan and the avid collector. By: Jim Boyle Staff photos by Mark Czajkowski From top: A selection of cards, figurines of favorite players, the hot trend of bobbleheads, and a wide…

  • George Abramson

       George Abramson, 85, died Friday, April 5, at The Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in Manhattan, Mr. Abramson resided in Queens, N.Y., before moving to Monroe 16 years ago.    Prior to his retirement in 1978, he was a Public Housing Manager for the New York City Housing Authority for 30 years.    He was a congregant…

  • Trading Season

    Thunder Road Comics and Cards in Hamilton Square has a wide variety of cards, bobbleheads, signed hats, balls and photographs for the average baseball fan and the avid collector. By: Jim Boyle    The lawn needs to be cut, the car washed and the windows opened. It must be spring. It’s also time for Major League…

  • Eleanor Mifflin

       Eleanor May Vaneekhoven Mifflin, 82, of Lawrence died Thursday, April 4, at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton.    Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident.    She was a cafeteria worker for Hamilton public schools.    She was a member of Groveville Senior Citizens Club and Groveville United Methodist Church.    Daughter of the late Frank and…

  • Marjorie Blaufuss

       Marjorie L. Blaufuss, 94, died Wednesday, March 27, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge Division.    Born in Far Hills, she lived most of her adult life in Morristown. She lived in Rossmoor Village for more than 20 years before moving to Monroe Village in about 10 years ago.    She worked as an administrative assistant…

  • John Nascenti

       John J. Nascenti Sr., 77, died Sunday, April 7, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.    Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Bergen County for 50 years, moving to Greenbriar at Whittingham in 1992.    He was the owner of a family trucking company, Store Door Delivery Co. in Jersey City, for over 30…