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  • Allentown all-star 10’s advance to weekend’s Final 9

    By Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor    While John Lysy was hoping for a good start in the District 12 Little League Tournament, he’ll settle for a great finish any day of the week.    With a 6-5 win over West End on Monday night, the Allentown 10-year-olds improved to 2-1 and clinched a spot in the Final…

  • 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…

  • Movie Times July 11-17

    Movies and times are valid from July 11-17. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): The Dark Knight (PG13) Thurs. 11:59 p.m. Hell Boy 2 (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 11:05, 1:45, 4:35, 7:15, 10. Journey to the Center of the Earth…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Hand washing is best defense against dangerous bacterium

    Deaths from C. diff-associ ated disease quadrupled from 1999 to 2004. In fact, in the United States, CDAD is responsible for more deaths than all other intes tinal infections combine By Melissa Schori, M.D., FACP Princeton HealthCare System     Doctors safely prescribe antibiotics for millions of patients each year with little or no side effects.…

  • Resients wants feds’ help with well contamination

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    Linda SeidaStaff Writer    WEST AMWELL — A property owner whose well has been contaminated for years by the state Department of Transportation’s nearby store of road salt is so fed up with the state’s handling of the problem she has asked for federal intervention.    Judy Nanni, whose house on Route…

  • Vote to protect lower Delaware

    Gregg Rackin of Stockton     Those concerned about the continued health of the Wild & Scenic Lower Delaware River should take action in support of Special Protection Waters designation by the Delaware River Basin Commission at its July 16 meeting.    Special Protection Waters is an anti-pollution rule used with great success by the Delaware River…