Category: archives
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Candidates for council back out
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Two of the three Republican nominees for South Brunswick Township Council election in November are dropping out of the race. Laura DeRuve, of Edgemere Drive, and Richard Nasdeo, of Savage Road, are ending their bid for the council, according to party Vice Chairman Roger Craig. The party’s third nominee, John…
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Burglars strike Cranbury again
By Davy James, Staff Writer CRANBURY — Police are tying a recent attempted burglary to the rash of thefts plaguing Cranbury. The most recent incident occurred Tuesday at an Old Cranbury Road home between 12:30 and 4:20 a.m., according to Cranbury police. Cranbury Police Chief Ed Kahler said residents woke to find broken glass and…
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Pierogi paradise
By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer Food and fun on tap at Sacred Heart festival Final plans are being made for the 40th annual summer festival at Sacred Heart Church on Filak Street. The festival opens at 6 p.m. Tuesday and will continue until Aug. 2. ”It is a good festival for families, I think…
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Entrepreneurs encouraged to launch startups
By Emily Laermer Staff Writer According to William Trimmer, Hillsborough is the perfect place for an entrepreneur. ”We have very deep and strong resources in the area,” the Riverview Terrace resident said. “We have strong technology and a large number of skilled people in many different areas.” Mr. Trimmer, who has experience in starting up…
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Donahue is a friend and fan of Lawrence’s legion team
LAWRENCE POST 414 By Tim Falls, Sports Editor Perhaps no one is happier that the Lawrence Post 414 American Legion baseball team made the playoffs than Will Donahue. The 14-year-old with developmental disabilities is one of Post 414’s biggest fans and was away for Lawrence’s final week of regular season games in the Mercer County…
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Yvonne M. Maimona
BORDENTOWN — Yvonne M. Maimona, 92, passed away July 16 at the Genesis Mercerville Center, Hamilton. Born in Canada, she was a resident of Trenton before moving to Bordentown 40 years ago. She retired from the Stacy Trent Hotel where she was employed as a waitress for many years. She was a parishioner of…
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Contestants assure fluke tourney won’t flounder
By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer It was smooth sailing for the 150 contestants in Saturday’s fluke tournament, sponsored by the American Legion Post 304 in Manville. Especially for Mark Strucich, of Hillsborough, whose 26 3/8-inch, 7.64-pound catch netted the top prize of $1,200. The post’s 19th annual tournament began with a Friday night “captain’s…
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Mayor regrets proposed tax hike
Mayor Michael Moscatiello, North Hanover Dear residents, it is with deep regret and as a direct result of the governor’s actions, that on July 17 my fellow committeemen and I introduced a budget imposing a 10.5-cent tax increase to North Hanover Township residents. I want to take this time to commend my colleagues for their…
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Dude skate park deal is ‘awesome’
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Manville’s new agreement enabling local skateboarders to use Somerville’s skate park is “awesome,” according to Mayor Lillian Zuza. The Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution July 14 to enter into an interlocal services agreement with the Borough of Somerville for use of the Somerville Recreation Commission’s Ken Cornell Wheel Park.…
