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  • Joseph G. Bittmenn

       PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Joseph G. Bittmenn, 91, died Wednesday, July 18, in Plymouth.    Born in Newark, he lived in the Hightstown, White Horse and Jackson areas of New Jersey before moving to Plymouth in 1997.    He retired after 26 years with Crucible Works Steel Co., Harrison. He was self-employed in the produce business for 17…

  • Township considers foreign trade zone

    The Township Council is deciding whether to use a foreign trade zone designation as a way of marketing East Windsor to potential tax ratables. By: Michael Arges    EAST WINDSOR — Expanded use of foreign trade zones in the township could be an important "marketing tool" to attract new businesses, according to a discussion at Tuesday’s…

  • Coalition seeks input in Toll court case

    Five groups hope state Supreme Court will pursue goals of Mt. Laurel without encouraging inappropriate growth. By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — Five groups devoted to such special interests as affordable housing and the environment have formed a coalition with the hopes of broadening the state Supreme Court’s perspective regarding the township’s affordable-housing case against…

  • Hillsborough summer softball teams set for playoffs

    Elite, Senior teams look to peak By: Rudy Brandl    There will be some minor jockeying for position during this final week of regular season action, but the playoff brackets for the area summer softball leagues are starting to take shape.    The Hillsborough Senior 16-and-under League playoffs begin tonight at Ann Van Middlesworth Park. Entering this…

  • Doo-wop music in Thompson Park

    The sweet vocals of doo-wop and a cappella are coming to Thompson Park. By:Craig Sernotti    MONROE — The sweet vocals of doo-wop and a cappella are coming to Thompson Park.    Rock ‘N Rhythm, a quintet based in Monmouth County, will be performing July 27 at the Open Grove Gazebo.    The group consists of Dennis Testa,…

  • Esther Smith

       LANGHORNE, Pa. — Esther "Terry" Miller Smith, 81, died Tuesday, July 24, at St. Mary Medical Center, Middletown.    Born in Ostrander, Ohio, and raised in Hazleton, Pa., she was a longtime resident of Trenton and Ewing before moving to Attleboro Retirement Village.    Mrs. Smith graduated from Hazleton High School and Hazleton Hospital School of Nursing.…

  • The end of a great run

    Hillsborough falls a game short of Section 1 final By: John E. Powers    The Hillsborough American Little League team had quite a run in this year’s 14-and-under tournament.    The District 17 champs fell a game short of making it to the Little League Section 1 championship game.    Defending state champion Pequannock eliminated Hillsborough with a…

  • Making a pitch for new ball fields

    The Township Committee, looking to increase the number of baseball fields in Cranbury, is considering building a new field and renovating an existing one. By:Amanda Bok    The Township Committee, looking to increase the number of baseball fields in Cranbury, is considering building a new field and renovating an existing one.    The Wright South property was…

  • Irene Katherine Smith

       EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. — Irene Katherine Smith, 52, of East Brainerd, died Thursday, July 19.    Born in Hightstown, she lived there most of her life until her marriage and then was a resident of Chattanooga since 1986. She was of the Baptist faith.    She was employed with Top Fight Paper Co.    She is survived by…