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  • MANVILLE: Woman charged with obstructing officers

    Police blotter, Aug. 18-24 Margaret Brower, 47, of Manville was charged with obstruction of the law at 11 a.m. Aug. 21 on South Main Street. Police said she physically interfered specifically by closing a door on uniformed officers who were conducting an investigation. She was lodged in Somerset County Jail on $2,500 bail. A car…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Captain Corn

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Captain Corn

    The Von Thun Corn Maze photographed from above.  Submitted photo

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Council debates Borough Hall replacement

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The ongoing need for a replacement for Borough Hall was the council’s topic at its Aug. 18 meeting. "As I think everyone is aware, in another 10 days or so it will be three years that we got hit with Irene and Borough Hall and the Police Department…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Health Camp to host screening

    On Sunday, Sept. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a health screening and disease awareness and prevention fair will be held at Durga Mandir, 4240 Route 27. The health fair is organized by the Indian Health Camp of New Jersey and supported by Durga Mandir. The health fair will be open to all pre-registered…

  • MONROE: Open house attracts volunteers

    MONROE: Open house attracts volunteers

    Firefighter Robert Grassi helps a young would-be firefighter spray water through a fire hose at the annual Firefighter Re´cruitment Day in Monroe.  Photo by Jenine Clancy

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Brown’s family, friends turning tragedy into service

    By Charles Kim, Managing Editor The family and friends of a Kendall Park man that died of a heroin overdose in January want to turn that tragedy into an annual community event to fight addictions. Sept. 13 will mark the first annual Kevin Brown Memorial 5K Run and Picnic at Woodlot Park. "When my brother…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Rise needs help for Backpack Drive

    HIGHTSTOWN: Rise needs help for Backpack Drive

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHSTOWN — Rise is hosting its sixth annual Backpack Drive to provide children in need with the school supplies they need to start of school and is still seeking the community help. "The Backpack Drive enables Rise to strengthen our community and help the working families who struggle to provide…

  • JAMESBURG: School sets schedule change

    JAMESBURG: School sets schedule change

    BY Jenine Clancy, Special Writer JAMESBURG — Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School will switch to block scheduling, Principal Chad Donahue announced at the school board meeting on Aug. 21. Mr. Donahue, who took over from former superintendent and principal Gail Verona, said the new scheduling will incorporate back-to-back classes that will be made up of…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Local youth tapped for USA Baseball tryout

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Local youth tapped for USA Baseball tryout

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer Jacob Ciccone, a 13-year-old youth league pitcher from Monmouth Junction, has been selected for final round tryouts for the USA Baseball North American team that will eventually represent the United States. Jacob presently attends Crossroads North Middle School in the district, “and is an honors student as well as a…