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  • Writer pitches for Goodell

    Letter to the editor    I am writing this letter on behalf of Laurel Goodell, who is running for re-election to the Lawrence school board. I have known Laurel for many years and know that she puts enormous energy into everything she does. She has brought this same energy to her school board work.    Laurel listens…

  • James Wilson

       Ewing — James F. Wilson, 75, died Monday, April 9, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.    Born in Catasauqua, Pa., he lived in Lawrenceville before moving to West Trenton 11 years ago.    Mr. Wilson was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II.    He retired in 1997 after 25 years as a sales…

  • Runners ready for ‘vision quest’

    Proceeds will be donated to different foundations supported by the South Brunswick Lions Club. By: Casha Caponegro    The South Brunswick Lions Club will be holding its 12th annual "Run for Vision" at 10 a.m. April 29.    Interested runners of any age may choose to participate in either the five- kilometer race or a one-mile fun…

  • Olga Podejko, 58

       MANVILLE — Olga Y. Podejko died Monday, April 9, at home. She was 58.    Born in Manville, she was a lifelong resident.    Mrs. Podjeko was a homemaker.    She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Manville and supported its Bingo by baking regularly.    Surviving are her husband, T. Bruce Podejko; two sons,…

  • School budget warrants ‘yes’ from voters

    EDITORIAL     Residential growth has its unfortunate consequences.    Growing school budgets are among them. More people in the community means more kids in the schools; more kids mean a need for bigger facilities, more teachers and more supplies.    All of this costs money, which is why school taxes tend to rise on a regular basis…

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  • Squibb sees potential in RCN parcel

       The Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. is eyeing the planned RCN office park, located on the corner of Princeton Pike and Lewisville Road, for a possible acquisition. By: Lea Kahn    The pharmaceutical company began discussions with RCN officials Tuesday concerning a possible investment in the 134-acre tract, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. spokeswoman Tracy Munford said.    RCN gained township…

  • Are there solutions to special education cost challenges?

    Superintendent Sopko and Special Services chief Curley have some ideas By: Ruth Luse    Are there things that could be done to address the challenges of rising special education costs? Related stories: • School officials say special ed costs going up nearly 20% April 12 • Local special education concerns shared by other Mercer districts April…

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