Category: archives
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Compiled by Mary Stulack Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Drive, Hillsborough, 08844. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (359-3930) or e-mailed…
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Students’ business, design idea fits to a ‘tee’
By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE For two local college students, creating a new dress code has become a design for success. Siblings Rachael and Taylor Smith, both Lawrence High School alumni, established Universitee apparel last summer in an effort to put what they call a “unique spin” on the market. ”Everything we saw…
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Margaret Gildea
MANVILLE Margaret (Dunleavy) Gildea died Feb. 25 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. She was 88. Born in Avoca, Pa., she was a lifelong resident of Manville. Mrs. Gildea was a homemaker. She was a communicant of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Manville and was an original member of the Altar Rosary…
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Springfield chief looks back on a varied, exciting career
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Recently retired Springfield Township Police Chief Ken Gerber, 48, has seen many crazy calls in his law enforcement career, from emergencies to runaway animals, but he has loved every second of it. The Tabernacle resident served his last day of his 27-year career Friday. In…
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Shirley Pyle
WHITSETT, N.C. Shirley A. Pyle, 63, died Feb. 6. Mrs. Pyle was born and raised in Trenton, daughter of the late Biddle and Ruth Jackson Tallman. She graduated from Hamilton High School West in 1962, and married Robert B. Pyle in 1966. She was with AT&T and Lucent Technology at Guilford Center for more…
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State cuts aid to township but school funding increases
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer State aid to South Brunswick public schools will increase in 2008, however, state dollars for the township’s municipal government will decrease. According figures released Friday by the state Department of Education, South Brunswick schools will receive $24.5 million in state aid for the 2008-09 year, a 20 percent increase from…
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Joann Dunfee Wharton
NORTH HANOVER Joann Dunfee Wharton, 52, died Friday at Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly. Born and raised in Jamesburg, she lived in the Upper Freehold-North Hanover area for the past 16 years. She was employed since September of last year at Upper Freehold Child Care, Allentown. Previously, she was employed as a dental hygienist…
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Charles Palmer Sr.
BORDENTOWN Charles Edward Palmer Sr., 86, of Bordentown, died Sunday at Care-One, Hamilton. Born in Bordentown, he was a lifelong resident. A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Palmer retired as foreman from Roebling Steel and later worked for NWL Transformers. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Bordentown and the…
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Former mayor will not resign from posts
Concerns on economic growth cited By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE Last week, Mayor Dave Fried called on former mayor Nancy Tindall to resign from seats on two volunteer committees. She has decided not to step down. Mayor Fried said that Ms. Tindall, whom he appointed as chair of the township’s Affordable Housing Committee…
