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  • RHS girls’ soccer team posts pair of MCT wins

    By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     The first time the Robbinsville High girls’ varsity soccer team played Hightstown this season, the Rams edged the Ravens, 2-1, in an epic battle. It was also Robbinsville’s first loss of the season.     The Ravens took that defeat very hard. But this past Monday, Robbinsville’s Nicole Yap made…

  • Sebastian DeFelice

    FLORENCE — Sebastian (Sam) DeFelice, 67, of Florence, died Oct. 20 at his daughter’s home in Shamong.     Born in Philadelphia, he was a lifelong resident of Florence. He retired 10 months ago as a barber at the Fort Dix military base after 20 years of service. Prior to that he worked as a barket…

  • School-record team score gives Vikes second place

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    There could have been some slight disappointment, but there was none.    Nor, should there have been.    A week after ending Bishop Ahr’s 64-meet win streak, the South Brunswick High gymnastics team was trying to wrest the Greater Middlesex Conference title from the Trojans in last week’s championship meet at South…

  • John F. Markley

    BORDENTOWN — John F. Markley, 77, passed away Friday at Compassionate Care Center in Trenton. Born in Trenton, he resided in Bordentown.     Mr. Markley was a freight conductor with the Pennsylvania Railroad retiring after 40 years of service. Later, he drove for the Laidlaw Bus Co. (now 1st Student) in Hamilton for 15 years.…

  • Soldier, students make connection

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    For teachers trying to educate their young students about current events, the war in Iraq is a difficult subject to broach and instill understanding.    But for a teacher at Constable Elementary School, one local connection to the war initiated a unique correspondence that helped fifth-graders at the school obtain a…

  • Harvest Festival chair thanks participants

    George Lynch, North Hanover    Another Harvest Festival has passed and as Festival Chairman I would like to address two issues. First, I would like to thank all of you who continue to make the festival a success year after year. Thank you to all the residents of South Main Street who remain landlocked for two…

  • Dentists buying Halloween candy for overseas troops

    by Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer    MANVILLE — Candy, candy and more candy. What do you do with all that candy Halloween candy that the kids come home with after spending hours of trick or treating?    This year, you can use the treats from your children and help others.    The Manville Dental Group LLC on…

  • Lorena W. Youngken

       HIGHTSTOWN — Lorena W. Youngken, 94, died Saturday at Meadow Lakes.    Born in Pueblo, Col., she was a longtime resident of Easton, Pa. before moving to Meadow Lakes in 1999. She was a graduate of Easton High School and Churchman’s Business School in Easton. She had been employed with Consumer’s Research in Washington, N.J. as…

  • Residents set to vote on Tuesday

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will occupy the White House for the next four years, but a number of contests a lot closer to home also will be decided on Election Day.    The only contested local municipal race this year in The Messenger-Press’ coverage area is…