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  • Bar owner facing new charges

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    MANVILLE — Six new liquor license violations against Dave Kiernan, owner of Uncle Davey’s Tavern, were approved by the Borough Council Monday, all stemming from incidents that occurred in August, during which Mr. Kiernan allegedly assaulted two patrons.    If found guilty, the charges carry a 285-day liquor license suspension.    The…

  • Firefighters demonstrate their techniques

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    The four firemen worked quickly and purposefully, each donned in heavy boots, jackets and helmets, on Sunday in Kingston.    The men operated with the unbreakable focus of those trying to save a life, the beads of sweat visible on their brows as they approached the SUV. They stepped through the…

  • Locals hit campaign trail for presidential hopefuls

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    Two South Brunswick residents are taking their support for U.S. Sen. John McCain or U.S. Sen. Barack Obama to the next level by volunteering for their candidate in anticipation of Election Day.    Interest in the national election has been high throughout the state, reflected in a surge in voter registration.…

  • Borough library funding on the ballot

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — The Jamesburg Public Library is bracing for an Election Day referendum that asks voters whether the borough should continue funding it.    Should the public vote to stop funding, Jamesburg would enter into an interlocal agreement with Monroe for full access to the Monroe Township Public Library. The Jamesburg…

  • Douglas Matthews’ service saluted by fellow fire fighters

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    HILLSBOROUGH — It was in the middle of a night about 40 years ago, when the temperature outside was about 13 degrees, and New York City-born-and-raised firefighter Douglas Matthews, of Onka Drive, was called to battle his first major barn fire, herding more than 200 cows out into the open…

  • Candidate Profiles: Mike Theokas

    Mike Theokas    Personal: 35, born in New Brunswick, has lived in borough four years, single    Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass media from Rutgers    Private sector experience: co-owner/operator of Theo’s Lakeside Tavern in borough for about seven years, operated restaurant in Plainsboro for three years, former employee of Michelin Tire Corp.…

  • Paul P. Frank Lubertazzi

       Paul P. Frank Lubertazzi, 73, died Saturday, Oct. 11, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.    Mr. Lubertazzi was born in Passaic, raised in Nutley, and lived in Montville for 35 years before moving to Greenbriar at Whittingham in 1998. He spent his entire career in the banking industry and worked for several…

  • Borough candidates talk budget and downtown

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — Candidates for Borough Council say that attracting new businesses to Jamesburg is vital to the success of future municipal budgets.    Republican Brian Duke, Democrat Daria Ludas and Democrat incumbent and current council President Otto Kostbar are vying for two, three-year seats on the council.    Ms. Ludas, 59, is…

  • Vikes gear up for Sayreville showdown

    By Ken Weingartner, Sports Editor    Let the good times roll.    That’s essentially the message South Brunswick High football coach Rick Mantz had for his Vikings as they prepare to host Sayreville in one of the most consequential games in memory.    Tomorrow’s 7 p.m. clash of unbeatens pits the top two teams in both the Greater…