Category: archives

  • Township, borough agree to potential broadening of police consolidation study

    Review of courts merger contingent on more state funding By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    The governing councils of East Windsor and Hightstown have agreed to amend a contract with a consultant studying the feasibility of the township taking over borough police coverage to include a review of merging court systems if additional state funding is…

  • Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll

    Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll

    Photo courtesy of Your Special Image Photography Ewing resident Chris Mayes, 54, plays with country rock band SunDog.

  • A great ball equals great GMC victory

    By David Gurney, Sports Writer    Sean Tyree’s direct kick hovered over the 18-yard box like a hot-air balloon, just floating towards the center of the box.    It was almost suspended in air.    Standing in there, draped by several red shirts, was senior midfielder Kazuki Yamada, in his first game back since injuring his knee three…

  • America’s Taiwan dilemma discussed in talk honoring Mary Tanner

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    There has been tension between China and Taiwan — a small island off the Chinese coast — ever since the Chinese revolution in 1949, when the Communist Party claimed control of mainland China.    Chinese officials have long sought reunification of Taiwan with mainland China, but the United States has generally…

  • A safe place for kids after school

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    The value of the peace of mind parents receive from knowing their children are safe after school is immeasurable. With that goal at its heart, South Brunswick Community Education celebrated National Lights on Afterschool Day on Oct. 16.    ”This is a national event and the program was started nine years…

  • Editorial: Council endorsement: A split ticket

       Democrats have spent the last four years speaking in unison.    With its 5-0 hold on the Township Council, alternate views have tended to get short shrift. While Democratic candidates say they often have disagreements, the basic rule of the last four years has been one of harmony and accessibility.    For the most part, the results…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Keeping the romance alive takes work

    Intimacy extends beyond sex and requires a satisfy ing emotional connection to your partner and time to nurture the relationship. By SONJA B. GRAY, M.D. Princeton HealthCare System     Between raising children and managing careers, finding time for intimacy in your relationship is not always easy.     Yet keeping the love alive is critical to…

  • Locals help save officer

    by Matt Chiappardi, The Packet Group    Two South Brunswick residents were among a group of bystanders who pulled an East Windsor patrolman from his patrol car Tuesday, shortly before it burst into flames.    Terrance Nish, 27, and his girlfriend, Shannon Scott, 25, were at her parents’ house on Old York Road for dinner when they…

  • Playoffs are not possible

    SOCCER By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    The Lawrence High School boys soccer team did not give up just because they were down three goals against Plainfield on Monday.    Despite remaining winless in the first five games of the season, Lawrence managed to put itself in a position where qualifying for the NJSIAA playoffs was a…