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  • MANVILLE: Appellate court upholds murder conviction

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Borough resident Robert Carman’s sentence of 35 years to life in prison stands after an appellate panel Dec. 10 upheld his 2007 conviction for first-degree murder in the death four years earlier of 23-year-old Jacqueline Bodo, of Manville.    In June 2007, Mr. Carman, then 39, was found guilty of beating…

  • Tour-goers braved elements for event

    Amy Coover, Chesterfield Township Historical Society President    On behalf of the Chesterfield Township Historical Society, I would like to express my deep appreciation to all those individuals who braved the rainy, cold, nasty weather to tour the homes in Chesterfield on Sunday, Dec. 13. Sixty-seven individuals did not let the weather damper their spirit and…

  • Cookbook project brought family together

    Joyce Arone of Lawrence I wanted to share this with everyone in town since so many times we read sad stories. This is one of happiness.     I have been a lifetime resident of Lawrence township. I have raised my three sons Joe, Tim and Brian Arone. All three boys went to the Lawrence schools.…

  • Residents disheartened by measure defeat

    Lisa Giovanelli, Juliustown    I am saddened by the recent defeat of the building project for the Springfield Township School District. This project would have updated an old and deteriorating building. Unfortunately, many people in the community voted against the project for reasons that had nothing to do with children: higher taxes, school administration or political…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Teen injured in fall

    Crashed through warehouse roof skylight By Davy James, Staff Writer    A 15-year-old freshman at South Brunswick High School is in critical condition after she fell through a warehouse skylight and plunged 25 feet to the floor on Saturday evening, police said.    Police determined the girl and three friends gained access to the warehouse roof by…

  • LAWRENCE: Celebration unites traditions from around the world

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     At Dimple Shah’s home in Parsippany, her parents string lights all over the house.     The women of the household also decorate with rangoli, which are designs made with powder.     It is all part of the holiday of Diwali, which is celebrated in India during November by Hindus,…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Township man gets conviction in sex assault

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    A Bordentown Township man was convicted Monday of seven counts of aggravated sexual assault and related offenses against a 12-year-old girl with whom he had a nine-month sexual relationship, officials confirmed.    Thomas Zowasky, 49, was found guilty of the offenses in a second trial, which he was granted after the…

  • MANVILLE: District gets $1M grant for synthetic turf field

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    Department of Public Works Director Phil Petrone came directly from the Somerset County freeholders meeting to make an announcement at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting: A $1 million grant from the freeholders will allow the installation of a synthetic turf athletic field and stadium renovations at Manville High School.    ”What…

  • Former restaurateur found guilty on all charges

    Khalid Altawarh could serve 100 years By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    An illegal immigrant who ran a Lambertville restaurant must serve his entire sentence — possibly up to 100 years — for attempted homicide, rape, robbery and other charges before he is deported to his native country.    A Bucks County jury last week deliberated for…