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  • Library program may make some bug-eyed

    Library program may make some bug-eyed

    By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer    Summer’s a great time for catching bugs, and the Manville Public Library is hoping students will catch a “reading bug” this year.    To help students read, the library’s summer reading program is offering a series of special activities and a special program — all based around an insect theme.…

  • We all share in the blame for gas costs

       When the state Attorney General’s Office announced recently that more than 300 gas stations across New Jersey were found to be in violation of laws related to pricing, octane rating and accuracy of equipment, it was disturbing for two reasons.    First, nobody likes to be played for a sucker. Especially when consumers are shelling out…

  • Police charge shooting suspect

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN CITY— Kevin E. White, 30, of Fieldsboro is being held on $250,000 bail charged with attempted murder in the shooting of another Fieldsboro resident on Borden Street last week.    David Pickett, 40, and Mr. White had been arguing outside when Mr. Pickett was shot on June 29 at 1:15…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS

       Vacation Bible School starts Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. The location is Florence United Methodist Church, Second and Broad streets, Florence. Please use the Second Street door to enter. We are requesting that you bring a bottle of juice and a snack (bag of pretzels, box of crackers, etc., but no peanut products). If…

  • Brothers hope to bring a little Ireland to town

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The township is about to get a taste of Irish food, drink, and hospitality if a Marlton resident and his brother get final approval from the Planning Board to open a traditional-style pub slated to open this fall.    Michael McGeough, and his brother, Sean, are putting the…

  • Water-borne workouts remain popular

    Water-borne workouts remain popular

    By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer    For 18 of the past 20 years, Irene Matisak has been a faithful participant of the aqua aerobics classes offered by the Manville Recreation Commission at Cooper Pool.    ”It is a wonderful program — I’ve been doing it for 18 years and I love it,” she said. “I get…

  • Preserve plan tied to funds

    by Emily Laermer, Staff Writer    The Mapleton Preserve Commission has big plans for the park that include renovating the Propagation House and expanding existing trails, but its chairman says state rules are blocking its fundraising plan.    The commission presented an update of its work to the Township Council on Tuesday.    The preserve, which was founded…

  • Planning Board approves Rider parking lot plans

    Would include 283 spaces By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The township Planning Board gave the go-ahead on Monday to Rider University’s plans for a proposed 283-space parking lot for resident students.    Rider University plans to build the parking lot at the rear of the campus, between the existing tennis courts and athletic fields.    It will…

  • Florence’s Loftin shines at annual Sunshine Classic

    By Sean Moylan, Sports Writer    Before he injured his knee a few games into the 2007 season, Quentin Loftin, a senior at the time, was well on his way to having a record-shattering year for the Florence Township Memorial High varsity football team.    Although Loftin returned to the lineup in time to score a touchdown…