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Stephen V. Stofko
Stephen V. Stofko, 91, of Monmouth Junction, died Sunday, July 27, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he was a lifelong Monmouth Junction resident. Mr. Stofko retired in 1981 with more than 34 years of service as a machinist with Squibb, North Brunswick. He was a member of St.…
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OBITUARY
Steven E. Rhodes Steven E. Rhodes, 51, died Tuesday at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Trenton, Mr. Rhodes was a resident of Skillman for 20 years. He was employed by Fred Beans Automotive Group in Doylestown, Pa. in the auto body shop. Mr. Rhodes was preceded in death by…
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Picnicking parishioners show hats they won’t wear to church
By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer More than 200 parishioners and friends gathered at Polish Falcon’s Camp in Hillsborough Sunday for the Christ the King parish annual picnic. Even the weather didn’t stop the picnic and brought young and old together for an afternoon of good food and fun. Chairwoman Sandy Scrape was excited about…
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Stupienski, Moceri earn MCALL batting honors
Sean Moylan Sports Writer After all was said and done, last Wednesday’s Mercer County American Legion League’s Awards Picnic at Lawrence Post 414 had to leave more than a few people scratching their heads. Some of the picks, like Hightstown Post 148’s Kevin Burun (5-1, 0.77 ERA) winning the Lou Masella Pitcher of…
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Crossroads gets new assistant principal
by Davy James, Staff Writer Crossroads South Middle School has a new Assistant Principal. The South Brunswick Board of Education approved the appointment of staff member Carol Piza at its meeting on July 21. Ms. Piza serves as the Coordinator of Special Education Services and Middle School Special Education Supervisor, a position she has held…
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Fighting a trend: products and prices keep neighborhood grocers in business
Jasmine and Van Patel, owners of Ted’s Market, say their lower prices help draw customers. Staff photo by Audrey Levine
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Rotary Club’s first fair exceeds expectations
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer With more than 5,000 people attending in one night, the Hillsborough Rotary Fair found success this year, despite being under new management. ”The fair was phenomenal and beat all our expectations,” said Anthony Franchini, fair chairman. “We were very pleased.” For the first time since its inception 27 years ago,…
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Approved budget carries 5.9 percent tax increase
Residents will see average increase of $75 By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — Township residents will see an average increase of about $75 in their municipal tax bills this year now that the 2008 municipal budget has been approved. The Township Council unanimously approved the $17.1 million budget July 24, 4-0. Councilwoman Sonja Walter,…
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John W. Hobgood
John W. Hobgood of West Windsor died Sunday competing in the New Jersey State Triathlon at Mercer County Park. He was 52. Born in Orange, he was a resident of Lawrence for 23 years until recently moving to West Windsor. He was a mortgage banker with National City Mortgage for the past 20 years…
