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  • Hillsborough Hot Topics, July 6

    Whose fault is it gas prices are so high?    Why are gas prices so high this summer? Do you think the oil companies are gouging us, is it because of federal emissions regulations or is there another reason?    Post your response with the options below. Answers will appear online and in the July 13 edition…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR 07/06

    From the July 7 edition of the Register-News By: Purchase a paver    The Bordentown Veterans Memorial Committee has announced an extension in time for ordering a paver for the plaza area of the proposed new memorial on Farnsworth Avenue. For those who prefer it, a lay-away plan can be used in which the buyer pays…

  • The Rev. Joseph C. Banach, 73

       The Rev. Joseph C. Banach, 73, of Monroe, a former pastor of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, South Amboy, died Monday at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick.    He was born Dec. 28, 1926, in Kearny. He was an alumnus of St. Cecelia’s School, Kearny, and St. Benedict’s Prep, Newark. After almost three years in the…

  • Post 401 gears for stretch run

    Legion team faces busy schedule By: Frankie Richards    Despite having lost five of its last seven games, the South Brunswick American Legion baseball team is primed for a run at first place.    With a deep pitching staff and eight games in the next seven days, Post 401 goes to the post with the odds in…

  • Mayor Tricarico not one for rushing in

    Columnist finds him knowledgable, far-sighted, articulate and more By:Mary Kaempfen    What do we expect a mayor to be like? Knowledgeable, far-sighted, articulate, personable, with leadership qualities, for a start.    Mayor Joseph Tricarico is knowledgeable, in that he knows and understands the problems of Hillsborough.    "We have aggressively pursued a lot of land." he said. "…

  • Fucillo & Warren: ‘We’re not dead yet’

    Funeral home arranges new payment plan with bank By:Eric Schwarz    Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home is in no danger of being sold, its owner said, despite a legal notice that it will be subject to a sheriff’s sale July 25.    The home has been listed for sheriff’s sale to maintain the bank’s interest held in…

  • Horse Park of New Jersey

    2000 Schedule of Events By:    July 8 – Fun at the Park. Contact: Barbara Isaac (609) 259-3884.    July 9 – New Jersey Bred All Breed Horse Show. Contact: Nancy Hutcheson (908) 996-2544.    July 13-16 – New Jersey Junior Quarter Horse Show. Contact: Debbie Goldberg (908) 879-7415.    July 21-23 – Coppergate. Contact: Bob Allen (856) 235-5623.…

  • Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

    Live action mixes with classic cartoon creatures in their first full-length feature.   [PG] By: Kam Williams    Barely does the movie version of an old television series do any more than cash in on the nostalgic urge of its maturing fan base. In recent years, I’ve been bitterly disappointed by the film adaptation of such childhood favorites…

  • Grace Tocco

       HAMILTON – Grace Tocco, 87, died July 2 at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton.    Born in Boston, she lived in Hyde Park, Mass., before moving to Hamilton 14 years ago.    Mrs. Tocco worked with various dry cleaners in Hyde Park.    She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Trenton.    Daughter of the late Antonio and…