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  • Muchowski, Florence girls begin their playoff push

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     In the simplest terms, it was three games in the middle of the season. However, that’s probably not the way this past week is going to be remembered by the members of the Florence High School girls’ basketball team.     “That was a week that can decide which way…

  • TANGENTS: Ice fishing in Central Jersey

    TANGENTS: Ice fishing in Central Jersey

    Staff photo by John Saccenti. Mike Snook with his ice fishing gear.

  • Movie Times: Jan. 23-29

    Movies and times are valid from Jan. 23-29. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): Slumdog Millionaire (R) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 1:40, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50; Sat.-Sun. 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50. Revolutionary Road (R) Fri.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:35, 7:30, 10:10. Frost/Nixon…

  • Governor Pledges Quick, Appropriate Action to Further Combat Financial Crisis

    By Gloria Montealegre JON S. CORZINE Governor For Immediate Release: For More Information: Date: January 21 2009 Gloria Montealegre Phone: 609-777-2609 Governor Pledges Quick, Appropriate Action to Further Combat Financial Crisis Governor Corzine announces working groups to maximize stimulus resources, oversee job creation TRENTON – In light of new reports of increasing unemployment and declining…

  • LAWRENCE: Cardinal wrestlers earn first two wins

    By Rudy Brandl, The Packet Group    The Lawrence High wrestling team finally picked up its first victory of the season in Saturday’s quad meet in Trenton. Actually, the Cardinals won twice in three matches to improve their season record to 2-8.    Lawrence defeated Trenton (46-28) and West Windsor Plainsboro North (49-22) but was surprised by…

  • LAWRENCE: Schofield, confident Cards swim to win

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Andrew Schofield wasn’t worried when Steinert won the first four events of the Lawrence High School boys’ swim meet Tuesday.    ”I’m always confident in the swimmers we’ve got,” said the LHS senior. “We have a good group. I’m always confident in them. We knew it would be a close…

  • CRANBURY: Township prepares spending plan

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — It’s almost that time for the Township Committee.    Committee members are already working on the upcoming 2009 municipal budget, and township officials say they’re working to keep the municipal tax rate stable by combing over spending line by line.    Last year, the township introduced a $21.4 million budget…

  • Weise’s girls making their move

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     When it comes to getting enough wins to qualify for the state tournament, yesterday is a good time to start. Heck, last week is even better.     With wins in its past four games, the Allentown High School girls’ basketball team improved to 8-4 and can now start seeing the…

  • HIGHTOWN: Borough hires part-time tax collector

    Move to save thousands By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer, Vic Monaco Managing Editor     HIGHTOWN – The borough has hired a new tax collector, and in the process will save thousands of dollars.     On Tuesday the Borough Council approved an agreement with Kathryn Monzo to take over the position previously held by Nancy Martin,…