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  • Great volunteers made a great sale

       As always we are again amazed that such daunting a task could be achieved. Our Fall Boo-k Sale setup was miraculous. Our book sale team is every group’s dream. For all of you who assisted in the set-up, as well as, the breakdown, baking, marketing, selling, and reorganizing, we are much appreciative of your labors.…

  • Pietrefesa helps floor opponents

    By Ken Weingartner, Sports Writer    When Jess Pietrefesa is down, she’s not out. In fact, it’s when she’s at her best.    Pietrefesa, a senior who plays libero for the South Brunswick High girls’ volleyball team, was joined recently by Vikings junior Jamie Thompson in being named an all-star in the Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division.…

  • Three of four Borough Council candidates take part in forum

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN – Low turnout marked this week’s forum among the candidates for Borough Council. And not just in the media room at Hightstown High, where it was held Tuesday night.    Controversial Democratic candidate Janice Mastriano did not take part, sending word to the League of Women Voters that she had…

  • Students prepare for Red Ribbon Week’s drug-free message

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    HILLSBOROUGH — A week of drug prevention and awareness starts today (Thursday) as the township kicks off its annual Red Ribbon week events.    The annual Red Ribbon Week will continue until Halloween, though events and programs within the schools started weeks before the official event.    Each year, the Life Skills…

  • Ex-teacher sentenced

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    A former South Brunswick High School physical education teacher who had been accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage student was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.    Daniel Kerekes, 37, was remanded into state custody following his sentencing by…

  • Whitman cancellation was ‘the right move’

    Megan (Collier) Reilly, Stuart graduate To the editor:     The following is a response to the letters criticizing the Diocese of Trenton and Stuart for canceling the appearance of former Gov. Whitman at the Women in Leadership Forum.    As a school that prides itself on its Catholic tradition, Stuart’s first priority is to uphold and…

  • Man hurt jumping onto train

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    MANVILLE — A 22-year-old Green Brook man is listed in good condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, following an accident Friday that pinned his foot under a train.    Police received an emergency call about a man with an injured foot near the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks near North Street…

  • Committee candidates talk finances

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — Budgets and revenue were up for discussion as the candidates running for Township Committee weighed in on where the township stands and what direction it needs to be going.    Democrat John Ritter and Republican Wyn Cody are vying for one, three-year seat on the Township Committee. Election Day…

  • Monroe eyes Old Forge Road flooding fix

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    MONROE — Township officials expect to find a solution to flooding on Old Forge Road through an aerial topographical study scheduled to begin as soon as the autumn leaves drop.    The township has budgeted $200,000 for the study, which local officials believe will assist in finding a solution, said Ernie…