Category: archives

  • Irving Miller, 84, Jackson

    Irving Miller, 84, Jackson died Thursday in the University Medical Center at Princeton.  Born in Rochester, NY, Mr. Miller was a former resident of Leisure Village West in Manchester, NJ. He was a graduate of Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute and Syracuse University (MS).  Mr. Miller was employed by the American Can Company and later L’Oreal Lancombe…

  • PBA hopes fundraiser leaves ’em laughing

    By Audrey Levine    For the Manville PBA, when it comes to raising funds for a cause it’s all about comedy and a familiar locale.    In a continued effort to raise money, Manville Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local 236 will host its first comedy night Oct. 24 at Rhythms of the Night on South Main Street.    ”Once…

  • Obama should be way ahead

    Robin Williams of Lawrence To the editor:     It is difficult to fathom the magnitude of the disaster that the Bush administration has wrought. Indeed the full impact of their policies dictated by greed and malevolence on the economy, on health care, on the human race, on bio-diversity, and the biosphere may not be known…

  • Getting to know the fire department

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    South Brunswick’s three volunteer fire districts are set to hold their annual open houses this weekend to share safety tips with the community.    The events are designed to provide children and adults with important safety tips for preventing and surviving fires in the home. It is part of National Fire…

  • Mental health coverage protected

    Debra L. Wentz of NJ Association of Mental Health Agencies To the editor:     Congress’ passage of the $700 billion financial markets bill with the inclusion of mental health/addiction parity will have a significant impact on the health of not only the economy, but also the lives of children and adults who have mental illnesses,…

  • Edgar J. Denlinger

       WEST WINDSOR — Edgar Jacob Denlinger, 69, died Saturday at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.    Born in Lancaster, Pa., Dr. Denlinger was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and went on to earn his master’s degree and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.    He enjoyed gardening, ballroom dancing, and the company…

  • About those new light bulbs

    Tracy King of Lawrence To the editor:     “Sustainable Lawrence” is my absolute favorite part of your paper, and the actionable tips go way beyond the basic advice available in most other outlets. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are frequently recommended, but I think this advice should be accompanied by some very important information.    CFL’s contain…

  • Fifth-grader to compete in pageant

    Fifth-grader to compete in pageant

    By Eileen Oldfield    Nicolle Dzuba wore jeans and sneakers to her interview for the 2008 Pre-Teen Trenton Beauty Pageant, held by Nationals Inc., but the fifth-grader told her mother, Lucia, that she wasn’t worried about the casual attire.    ”She told me, if they are going to like me, they’re going to like me for who…

  • Man killed in two-vehicle accident on Route 33

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — A head-on collision between a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle at Route 33 and the Hickory Corner Road Extension killed an area man Wednesday.    Police said that at 4:05 p.m. Brian Pedone, 34, of Robbinsville, was riding a Harley-Davison motorcycle eastbound on Route 33, while John…