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  • Mary Mocini

    FLORENCE — Mary Stefanoni Mocini, 80, died April 21, at Cooper Medical Center, Camden.     Born in Florence and a lifelong resident, she was a retired self-employed hairdresser.     Ms. Mocini was a member of St. Clare’s Church and Altar Rosary Society of Florence. She was also a member of the Marconi Italian Lodge Ladies…

  • Vikes offense thrives under selfless system

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    Heading into this season, the South Brunswick High girls lacrosse team had to replace two of the most prolific scorers in its history in Alana Jogan and Danielle Bussiere.    And, it had to do so while learning a new system.    Though 11 games, it looks like it’s all working out.…

  • Don Bosco shows Vikes what’s still needed

    By David Gurney, Sports Writer    After winning seven straight, the South Brunswick High School boys lacrosse team was given a little dose of reality.    If it’s going to contend again for a state crown, SBHS is going to have to improve on both sides of the ball. And more players are going to have to…

  • NEHS helps prom-goers write Cinderella stories

    By Katrina Pallop, Special Writer PLUMSTED — With prom season in full swing, the efforts of faculty and students of New Egypt High School are making it possible for every student to find her own “perfect dress” for the special occasion.         Every year, NEHS requires its senior class to participate in a work…

  • Manville-based band wins festival opening gig

    Manville-based band wins festival opening gig

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    A seemingly long shot turned into a big break for Manville residents Mike and Scott Petzinger when their band, Trust, won one of two spots performing on the same stage as Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Eat World, and Paramore at the Bamboozle rock festival this weekend.    ”They’re treating me like I’m…

  • Township to spray for gypsy moths

    Precautions expected despite safety claim By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Gypsy moth caterpillars may look cute and fuzzy as they climb up and down the tree, but the New Jersey Department of Agriculture claims they are the most destructive hardwood tree defoliators ever to hit the state.    That’s why Lawrence Township has agreed to take…

  • Patricia Anne Rowley

       TOMS RIVER — Patricia “Pat” Anne Rowley, 73, died Saturday in the Van Dyke Hospice Program at Community Medical Center.    Born in Brooklyn, she lived in East Windsor for more than 20 years, moving to Toms River 13 years ago.    Later in life, after many years as a working mother, Ms. Rowley graduated from Rider…

  • George Osterman

       NESHANIC — George J. Osterman died at home on April 21. He was 92.    Born in Middlesex, he grew up on the nursery started there by his father and lived on the same property in Middlesex until moving to Hillsborough Township in 1978.    He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II…

  • Alberta M. Smith

    ALLENTOWN — Alberta Marie Smith, 80, died Friday at JFK Medical Center, Edison.     Born in Trenton and a longtime Allentown area resident, she had been a secretary with U.S.D.A. for many years, retiring in 1993.     A member of St. John’s Church and its 50+ Club, the Washington Township Senior Center and the Hamilton…