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  • Local crime rate plunges

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    MANVILLE — Crime in Manville dropped nearly 38 percent in 2007, according to the most recent State Police Uniform Crime Report.    The UCR tallies violent and non-violent crimes reported by local police departments, and this year’s report notes total incidents in the borough dropped from 218 in 2006 to 158…

  • MUA introduces 2009 budget

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — The Township Municipal Utilities Authority recently introduced a nearly $5 million operating budget for next year.    The $4.97 million budget was introduced at the authority’s Sept. 18 meeting.    Executive Director Joe Sokol said this week that residents’ rates would remain the same next year under the financial…

  • FERNAND BARUCH, 87, PRINCETON

     Obituary of Fernand Baruch   Fernand Baruch, 87, a long-time resident of Princeton and University alumnus passed away September 30, 2008 at Glenridge, Sarasota, Florida. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 62 years, Margery Wyckoff Baruch, and his children, whose sustaining love and support were his greatest joy.   He was born June…

  • Thieves get less than $5 from break-in

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — A break-in at the concession stand at Ely Field netted the thieves less than $5 in change after the remainder of the money in the register, approximately another $5 in change, dropped to the floor and scattered, police said last week.    To gain entry into the snack shack,…

  • NEHS boys’ soccer players make adjustments, pound out fifth win

    BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     After a lackluster scoreless first half against Moorestown Friends on Monday, New Egypt High boys’ varsity soccer head coach Sam Palumbo gathered his thoughts and then approached his team to give them their halftime game plan adjustments.     Just as he reached his club, Palumbo noticed his boys were…

  • Many thanks to Sandy Kascik

    Cynthia Magill of West Amwell     On behalf of the West Amwell Board of Education, I would like to take this public opportunity to thank Sandy Kascik for her 22-year commitment to West Amwell School.    Mrs. Kascik will be retiring as school secretary Sept. 30, leaving behind a wealth of appreciation, respect and love.    Her…

  • New Egypt football pulls out another dramatic win

    BY: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     Nothing has come easy for the New Egypt High School football team this season.     Nevertheless, one big play after another has managed to come.     Riverside missed a short field goal in the final minute, allowing New Egypt to escape with a 17-14 win last Friday night. New…

  • District expected to decide soon on permanent high school leader

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    PLUMSTED —The district is hoping to appoint a new high school principal at its Oct. 22 meeting, Superintendent Mark DeMareo said last week.    The 13 remaining candidates for the permanent New Egypt High School principal position underwent extensive interviews last month.    Elizabeth Panella currently holds the high school principal position…

  • Raven girls’ soccer squad a perfect 5-0

    BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer    In a battle of unbeaten or untied CVC powerhouses, the Robbinsville High School girls’ varsity soccer team broke out to a commanding 3-0 lead and then held on to defeat Steinert, 3-2, in last Thursday’s contest played at Robbinsville.     “It would have been nice to win 3-0 and not…