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  • Fred L. Herzog

       WOODBRIDGE — Fred L. Herzog, 77, died March 29 at Rahway Hospital.    Born in New Bedford, Mass., he lived in Newark 25 years before moving to Woodbridge 47 years ago.    He worked for Middlesex Water Co. 10 years before retiring in 1988. He was formerly an assistant store director for Sears, Roebuck and Co. in…

  • da Filippo

    This Somerville spot is where the chefs from other Italian restaurants dine. By: Pat Tanner da Filippo 132 E. Main St. Somerville (908) 218-0110 Food: Mostly excellent Service: Well-meaning but confused Cuisine: Authentic Italian Ambiance: Refined countryside Italian Prices: Moderate Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. noon-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. Essentials: Major credit cards accepted; b.y.o.;…

  • Worthy cause needs help from us all

    EDITORIAL: The recent announcement of a shortfall in donations to the United Way has raised concerns about funding for one of this community’s brightest organizations.    Over the past few months, stories have been written in various publications and Web sites saying charitable giving has been dropping recently, the result of the double-barreled assault of an…

  • Teachers union announces endorsements

    The East Windsor Education Association endorsed Suzann Fallon, Susan Lloyd and Alice Weisman for the school board after screening the candidates last week. By: Chris Karmiol    The East Windsor Education Association on Thursday afternoon announced its endorsements of Suzann Fallon, Susan Lloyd and Alice Weisman for the East Windsor Regional Board of Education elections April…

  • The more a mom-to-be knows about childbirth, the better

    HEALTH MATTERS By: Grace McDonald-Largie, R.N.    For expectant parents, the weeks preceding the birth of a child are fraught with emotion and expectation. Plans are being made, hopes are being discussed, dreams are being shared.    Part of a successful birth story is being prepared for the physical and emotional changes that occur with birth and…

  • Ramblings returning to HHS

    A group of creative writers and one teacher at Hightstown High School are reviving the school’s literary magazine, Ramblings. By: Chris Karmiol    They scribble in late-night journals while the rest of the family watches prime-time sitcoms on television. Keeping little brothers and sisters at bay, they sit in their bedrooms clacking on the keys of…

  • Man charged with selling drugs

    By: Nick D’Amore    JAMESBURG — Another man has been arrested in connection with a drug sale to undercover Jamesburg officers.    On March 21, Umi Yearwood, 22, of Buckelew Avenue in Monroe was charged with conspiracy to distribute marijuana, said Jamesburg Police Sgt. Paul Karkoska.    Sgt. Karkoska said Mr. Yearwood had assisted in a sale of…

  • School board candidates discuss educational issues

    By: Casha Caponegro Four incumbents will run unopposed for four seats on the school board this year. Incumbents Frank Ransegnola, Elizabeth Silverman and Ken Griffin are all running for three-year terms. Board President Joan Rue, whose three-year term ends this year, will run for a one-year seat vacated by Mark Madden, who resigned from the…

  • Town shopping for answers

    CRANBURY: Some change, some remain By: Casha Caponegro    The central artery of Cranbury, Main Street, has experienced a great deal of change over the years.    Small, family-owned businesses have come and gone as larger, corporate-owned franchises have sprung up in surrounding areas.    The Cranbury Pharmacy, for example, was located at 55 N. Main St. for…