Category: archives
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Candidate list down to two
The search for a new schools superintendent is winding down. By:Nick D’Amore MONROE The search for a new schools superintendent is winding down. According to Sharon Vogel, administrative assistant to the superintendent, the school board could hire a new superintendent at its June 27 meeting. In addition, the board was expected to hold a…
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Magdalena Mazur
HIGHTSTOWN Magdalena Mazur, 72, died Wednesday, June 6, at her daughter’s home in Shamong. Born in Pforring, Germany, she was a longtime Hightstown resident. She was an electronics technician with Mettler Corp. more than 27 years. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church. Wife of the late Jozef Mazur,…
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Mixed reviews for school lot
Police say a new pedestrian circulation plan tested this month at Cranbury School has not solved traffic problems on Main Street. By:Sarah Winkelman Police say a new pedestrian circulation plan tested this month at Cranbury School has not solved traffic problems on Main Street. The same number of people are crossing the street each day…
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Helmet wearers earn pizza
On June 1 the Cranbury Police Department began issuing tickets to anyone wearing a helmet when bicycling, skateboarding or in line skating. By:Casha Caponegro On June 1 the Cranbury Police Department began issuing tickets to anyone wearing a helmet when bicycling, skateboarding or in line skating. No, these ticketed citizens will not have to pay…
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Carmen Franqui
Carmen Franqui, 88, died Tuesday, June 12 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge Division. Born in Puerto Rico, she had lived in New York City before moving to Monroe in 1993. She was a seamstress and a member of the Spotswood Senior Citizens. Her beloved husband, Louis Ramos Collazo, died in 1996. Four of…
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Boy Scout dresses up library
The grounds surrounding the Monroe Public Library have undergone a wonderful transformation in the past month thanks to Thomas Albetta. By:Casha Caponegro Casha CaponegroStaff Writer MONROE The grounds surrounding the Monroe Public Library have undergone a wonderful transformation in the past month. A stone pathway has been constructed, connecting the parking lot to the…
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Hudgins adds another title
The Hightstown High shot-putting phenom signed a letter of intent to attend Clemson and won the Eastern States Championship in her main event. By: Neil Hay It is all happening so fast for Jackie Hudgins. In what seems like a whirlwind, Hudgins has won the state shot put championship, been named Hightstown High School Female…
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Paul R. Vigna Sr.
HAMILTON Paul R. Vigna Sr., 83, died Thursday, June 7, at home. Born in Reynoldsville, Pa., he was a longtime area resident. He was a foreman with Kuhn and Jacob Molding Co., Trenton, for 39 years. He was a member of St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church. Son of the late Carmelo and Giovanni Altobelli…
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Hudgins adds another title
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD: The Hightstown High shot-putting phenom signed a letter of intent to attend Clemson and won the Eastern States Championship in her main event. By: Neil Hay It is all happening so fast for Jackie Hudgins. In what seems like a whirlwind, Hudgins has won the state shot put championship, been named…
