Category: archives
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Martha Parrish
HILLSBOROUGH — Martha Ellen Parrish died on Feb. 7 in Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. She was 85. She was born and raised in West Virginia and settled in Hillsborough 59 years ago. Mrs. Parrish worked for RCA Corporation in Bridgewater for over 35 years. Her husband, Robert Parrish, died in 1965. Surviving are her…
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Kitchen-related events set Saturday
DOWN ON THE FARM Who, nowadays, wants a kitchen equipped with a woodburning stove, a churn to make butter, a safe for keeping pies … and a tin-lined sink with a faucet that runs when you pump it? Howell Farm does. And invites the public to see how it works on Feb. 16. The circa-1900…
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Students making a difference
by Davy James, Staff Writer The passage of 10 seconds is a brief moment in time that can seem inconsequential as a day comes to an end. However, motivational speaker Bobby Petrocelli came to South Brunswick High School on Jan. 30 and told students how much life can change in that short amount of time…
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Spring start for upgrades to rec center
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer The Township Council awarded a contract Monday to Cypreco Industries, of Neptune, for improvements to the Community Center in Woodlot Park. The construction will cost $1.46 million. Councilman Joe Camarota said that construction should begin in May, and he expects the project to be complete by October. ”We are anxious…
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Now the real fun begins for Vikes
After some down years, post-season looks promising By Michael Holcombe, Sports Writer The second season for South Brunswick’s ice hockey team will be begin next week with Kelly Cup playoffs followed closely by the state tournament. It’s the time of year when the Vikings will need to be skating their best and they prepared last…
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Despite commuters on icy roads, no serious injuries
by Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Icy roads and snow caused a series of fender benders Tuesday, but fortunately no serious injuries or fatalities, police said. According to Lt. Bill Geary, police responded to about eight to 10 accidents throughout the day and into the evening, stemming mostly from slippery roads. ”We had more accidents than…
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Replaced statue serves to highlight need for pet care
by Audrey Levine, Staff Writer For Lorraine Zdeb, of Onka Street, she knew it was perfect the moment she looked at the dog named Laddie. With its head tilted to one side and a goofy look on its face, she said, it caught her eye right as she walked in the gate of the shop…
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Ernest F. Achterman
HILLSBOROUGH — Ernest F. Achterman died Feb. 4 in Foothill Acres Nursing Home in Hillsborough. He was 84. Born in Raritan, he lived in Warren before moving to Hillsborough 35 years ago. Mr. Achterman, was a self-employed renovations and painting contractor for 40 years and a member of the Belle Mead Farmers Co-op. He served…
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Movie Times
For the week Feb. 15-21 Movies and times are valid from Feb. 15-21. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): Jumper (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 11:30, 12:30, 1:45, 2:45, 3:55, 4:55, 6:10, 7:10, 8:25, 9:25, 10:35, 11:35; Sun.…
