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  • George W. ‘Bill’ Hartke III

       MANCHESTER — George William “Bill” Hartke III, 73, of Manchester Township died Saturday at home.    Born in Williamsport, Pa., he grew up in Maplewood and lived in Verona for 35 years before retiring to Ohio and South Jersey.    He was a graduate of the University of Vermont, and worked as a food technologist and consultant…

  • Sidney Steinberg, 91,

    died Thursday December 11 at Merwick Care Center. Born in New York City, he was a former resident of Laurelton, NY. Mr. Steinberg was a linotype operator for the Composing Room Company before retiring. He served in the Navy during World War II. Husband of the late Mildred Teicher Steinberg he is survived by two…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Planned historic district restrictions get light

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer     HIGHTSTOWN — More details were unveiled this week of a proposed ordinance guiding future oversight of the Stockton Street area, while local designation of that historic district leapt another hurdle.     By a 7-0 vote, the Planning Board on Monday approved and did not recommend any changes to the…

  • Frances Marie Carey

       EAST WINDSOR — Frances Marie Carey, 98, died Wednesday at the St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton.    Born in Chicago, she was a resident of East Windsor for the past 15 years. She retired from Mt. Greenwood Bank in Chicago as vice president, with more than 25 years of service. She was a communicant of…

  • ROBBINSVILLE— Raven wrestlers looking to surpass last year’s success

    By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     Last season the Robbinsville High wrestling team raised the expectations of its many fans by improving from a 2-16 record to a 17-7 mark.     This season, despite the graduation of three key seniors (Kevin Homan, Billy Bonnette and Matt Roeloffs) who combined for an 82-20 record, the Ravens…

  • Rosalind S. Gainsborg

       Rosalind S. Gainsborg, 84, of Ewing Township died Sunday at the Capital Health System at Mercer.    Born in Cobleskill, N.Y., she had resided in Ewing Township for many years. She graduated from Hope College in Holland, Mich., where she was the only woman to ever receive a varsity football letter.    She had a master’s degree…

  • MANVILLE: Volunteer fireman faces theft charge

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    A South Third Avenue man was charged with burglary and theft Dec. 4 and official misconduct following an investigation into thefts of cash at the Manville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, police said.    Robert Wilson, 41, was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, two counts of third-degree theft and…

  • Township briefs

    By Audrey Levine Township receives road funds    Committeeman Carl Suraci announced Tuesday that Hillsborough will receive $250,000 in grant money from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for road repaving.    Mr. Suraci said the money will be used for repairs on Mountainview Road and other streets in the area, especially those that were affected by…

  • MANVILLE: Finally, a deli of his own

    MANVILLE: Finally, a deli of his own

    New Midtown Gourmet owner Joe Veglatte (right) gets help from (left to right) his son, Matthew; granddaughter, Caitlyn; wife, Maryann; daughter, Cheryl and son, Joey. Staff photo by Audrey Levine