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  • Why should the Y get public money?

       What in heaven’s name are David Crabiel and the duly elected freeholders of Middlesex County so interested in the goings on of a south-county YMCA that they’re going to provide county taxpayer money to the tune of $3 million toward a planned $4.5 million expansion project?    Why is this YMCA so special that it gets…

  • Sophie Sincak

    HAMILTON TOWNSHIP- Sophie Hudzik Sincak, 87, died Thursday, May 8, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.     Born in Trenton, daughter of the late Gregory and Katherine Sikora Hudzik, she had been a lifelong Trenton and Hamilton Township resident, and retired in 1972 after eight years with the Atlantic Products Company- Par-Bag Division.…

  • Marian B. Howard

    MANSFIELD — Marian B. Howard, 82, died Sunday at her home.     Born at home in Columbus, she was a lifelong resident of Sunny Lane Dairy Farm, which she owned and operated with her husband, Charles.     Wife of the late Charles E. Howard Sr., she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles E.…

  • Vikes baseball team ousted from GMC Tournament

    By David Gurney, Sports Writer    They wore beaten looks.    They had battled, fought and clawed, stayed within striking distance and stayed in the game.    But they knew they didn’t do nearly enough.    The No. 9-seeded South Brunswick High School baseball team took an early 1-0 lead in the first, but was out-scored 10-2 over the…

  • Township Committee cannot show favoritism

    George A. Chidley, Mayor, Bordentown Township In response to the Register News letter, "Farmer disappointed by townships actions," it is the thin edge of the wedge to suggest that any one person be granted exclusionary rights on the basis of their longevity and community interests in our township. Where do local favoritism, personal interest and…

  • Services set for teen killed on railroad tracks

    By Audrey Levine    Manville High School staff and local counselors have been working with students, following the May 8 death of 19-year-old Kevin Seit, a senior at the school, who was struck by a train near Huff Avenue.    Manville Police Lt. John Crater said Mr. Seit was walking on the tracks about a half-mile west…

  • South Brunswick’s roll ends at states

    After five straight wins, boys golf team finishes 11th in sectionals By John Beisser, Sports Writer    While there is no truth to the rumor the South Brunswick High boys’ golf team is changing its nickname to the Road Warriors, it’s a moniker that would be fitting as the Vikings knocked off three teams on three…

  • Things to Do

    May 15     Know the Bear Facts: Kingston Greenways Association will host an informative discussion about black bears at the Kingston Fire House, Heathcote Road, at 7:30 p.m. Learn about the natural history of bears in New Jersey and coexisting with nature and animals. For more information, call 609-683-0483. May 16     Tricky Tray auction:…

  • POLICE BEAT: From the May 15 edition

    Bordentown City On April 30 at 12:44 p.m., a Mary Street resident reported to police that her GPS system was stolen from her unlocked vehicle. The value of the Magellan GPS system was unavailable, police said. Patrolman Kevin Guire investigated. On May 8 at 6:58 p.m., Michael Szegliz, 31, of Palmyra, was charged with warrants…