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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Fire destroys abandoned house

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Fire destroys abandoned house

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    Lightning from strong thunderstorms last weekend may have been to blame for a fire that destroyed an abandoned farmhouse off Route 535 in the township June. 4.    Police received a call at 4:30 p.m. June 4 reporting a fire in the structure located several hundred feet off Route 535…

  • LAWRENCE: Students’ art on display at gallery

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    It’s one thing to create a painting or sculpture and see it on display at Lawrence High School, and quite another thing to see it on exhibit at an art gallery.    That’s what nearly two dozen Lawrence High School students are discovering while their artwork is being shown at the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Annual Pedals for Progress collection successful

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Annual Pedals for Progress collection successful

    By Maria Riegel, Special Writer    South Brunswick High School sponsored another successful campaign for the 16th annual Pedals for Progress bicycle drive.    The annual collection of bicycles and other items was held noon to 3 p.m. June 2 at South Brunswick High School according to event director Devon Smith.    ”It went well,” Ms. Smith said.…

  • MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, week of June 7

       The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club is comprised of people who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55, if disabled.    Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting, as…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: New ink cartridge store opens

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: New ink cartridge store opens

    By Ed Birch, Special writer    Cartridge World, the world’s largest specialty retailer of printer ink and toner cartridges, opened its latest franchise location in Monmouth Junction this week.    The store in the South Brunswick Square Mall is one of more than 600 locations in the United Sates and Canada, according to the company, which was…

  • LAWRENCE: Town seeks dismissal of officers’ lawsuit

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Citing legal technicalities, the attorney who is representing Lawrence Township and three township officials has filed a motion in U.S. District Court that seeks to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed against them by seven police officers.    Attorney Peter Berk filed the motion to dismiss the lawsuit May 25 “with prejudice”…

  • MANVILLE: Games keep seniors at play at center

       The Manville Senior Center offers programs, food and activities on most weekdays at the center on South Third Avenue.    The Manville Recreation Department leads lightweight exercise on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15–10:45 a.m., and “walk and chair” exercise on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Exercise classes with Lynn at $10 each run from September to…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Students’ 2004 time capsule is dug up
  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Annual Pedals for Progress collection successful

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Annual Pedals for Progress collection successful

    Ed Birch photo. Greenbrook Elementary student Tyler Steinfeld helps get his bike ready to ship during the Pedals for Progress collection at South Brunswick High School June 2.