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  • South’s start is good, but finish may be great

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    The good are about to get even better.    The South Brunswick High gymnastics team ran its record to 4-0 last Thursday with an impressive 109.525 to 107.75 victory over South Plainfield.    The Vikes got off to their undefeated start despite the fact top gymnast Marisa Liptak has been sidelined with…

  • Obituaries-Oct. 2, 2008

    Gerald Hart     LAMBERTVILLE — Gerald “Gerry” J. Hart, 68, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, at his home.    A lifelong resident, he was a graduate of Lambertville High School and served in the Navy.    He was a life member of the Union Fire Company in Lambertville, Combined Charities Organization and the Toscanni American Legion Post 120, having…

  • Cranbury hopefuls talk about Unexcelled property

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — The two candidates vying for a three-year seat on the Township Committee have concerns over the possible development of the Unexcelled property, including how it will affect affordable housing obligations, the necessity for a cleanup and the owners’ right to build.    The future of the Unexcelled property is…

  • Vikes not too shabby at GMCT

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    All things considered, it hasn’t been a bad Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament for the South Brunswick High tennis team.    The Vikings advanced first singles Ali Noll and both doubles teams to last Thursday’s semifinal rounds. Although all three lost, they will play in today’s (Thursday’s) third-place consolation matches, which were…

  • So far, so grand for unbeaten Vikes

    By David Gurney, Sports Writer    Even in a game where they trailed twice, at one point well into the second half, the South Brunswick High School boys soccer team could not be derailed.    Things have been just that good lately.    The Vikings came back with three consecutive goals, including the eventual game-winner by senior Brian…

  • New Lawrence patrol officer chose police work over art

    New Lawrence patrol officer chose police work over art

    Lawrence Township Police Officer Christopher Schuster studied at the Art Institute of Philadelphia before turning to law enforcement.

  • Join the Race for the Cure

    Rochelle Hammer, volunteer To the editor:     People at all levels of athletic ability are welcome to join the Komen Central & South Jersey Affiliate 2008 New Jersey Race for the Cure, Sunday, Oct. 5 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson.    Select the women or men’s 5K (3.1 miles) runs, 4K or 1-mile health…

  • Eagles win encourages coach

    By John E. Powers, Sports Writer    The South Hunterdon Regional High School field hockey team entered the third week of the season with a 3-4-1 record.    But it was the Eagles’ final game of last week, a 3-2 win over Hackettstown, that really has encouraged coach Andi Gurba.    Senior Brittany Ennis and freshman Kelly Albanir…

  • State-mandated policies get reluctant okay

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — The East Windsor Regional school board has approved a number of state-mandated or state-recommended policies and introduced several others, with many members voicing displeasure.    The board on Sept. 22 introduced two policies and OK’d two bylaws and 14 policies, over half of which are being mandated by the…