Category: archives
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Town going solar
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer South Brunswick has taken another step toward going green with the purchase of a solar powered trash compactor for Roland Park. Big Belly Solar, as it is called, runs completely off the power it generates from the sun. It appears no different than a normal public trash can with a…
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HILLSBOROUGH: YMCA fund drive to expand facility
The Wellness Center will feature specialized exercise equipment for patrons’ use.
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MONROE: Library closed for renovations
By Davy James, Staff Writer MONROE — The Monroe Township Public Library will be closed for a second week next week as part of its renovation and expansion project. The library was closed beginning Monday, and won’t open again until after Dec. 12. ”We have some large machines that are moving the 30-foot-long bookshelves from…
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EAST WINDSOR: Local man pleads guilty to murder of policeman
Ramirez-Rodriguez drove stolen cop car that struck officer’s vehicle in Newark By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer A local man charged with the murder of a Newark police officer last year pleaded guilty to felony murder Wednesday on what would have been his victim’s 35th birthday. William Ramirez-Rodriguez, 22, whose last known address was the Windsor…
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TRENTON: Zampini enters guilty plea of aggravated manslaughter
Donald Zampini of East Windsor pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter Tuesday in Trenton. Staff photo, Phil McAuliffe
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Rollercoaster ride for SBHS gymnastics team
The ups outnumbered the downs by far in record-setting season By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor For the South Brunswick High gymnastics team, this was the season of Great Adventure. Which is only fitting, since it reminded coach Mindy Verderami of a popular ride one would find at the Six Flags Amusement Park off of Route…
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HILLSBOROUGH: YMCA fund drive to expand facility
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH — With attendance continuing to grow, the Somerset Valley YMCA is asking for assistance from local residents to help its building on East Mountain Road grow as well. ”When the YMCA was built in 1996, it was just one floor,” said Donna Dass, public relations director for the Somerset…
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MANVILLE: News offices moved
MANVILLE — The editorial staff of The Manville News has relocated to the main offices of The Princeton Packet Inc. in Princeton. Staff Writer Audrey Levine can be reached at 609-924-3244, ext. 169; or by e-mail to [email protected]. Staff Writer Eileen Oldfield can be reached at 609-924-3244, ext. 253; or [email protected]. Sports Editor Rudy Brandl…
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ROBBINSVILLE: RHS cheerleaders embrace competition
By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer After another great season of doing sensational cheers at the Ravens’ varsity football games, the Robbinsville High girls’ varsity cheerleading squad capped off 2008 by competing in the CVC Cheerleading Competition, which was held at West Windsor-Plainsboro North recently. “There were five teams (Robbinsville, Allentown, Princeton, West Windsor-Plainsboro…
