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  • Coalition seeks resident input

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    A local group is asking Dayton residents for ideas about possible improvements to the village.    The Dayton Village Citizens Coalition will be hosting a four-day workshop from Jan. 28 through Jan. 31 at the Fresh Ponds Village recreation building at 356 Ridge Road in Dayton.    The workshop’s purpose is to…

  • Raven girls’ basketball has first two-win week

    By Sean Moylan, Sports Writer    ”We got two good quality wins,” said Robbinsville High girls’ varsity basketball coach Sharon Conover, whose Ravens just completed their most productive week ever with victories over South Amboy and Ewing. “They beat a good Ewing team. Ewing had some good players.”    Down 25-22 at the half of Friday’s home…

  • George Nemec

       BAYONNE — George Nemec, 80, died Jan. 7 at Bayonne Medical Center. Born in Bayonne, he was a lifelong resident. He was a supervisory stationary engineer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, stationed in Newark Airport. He retired in 1986 after 33 years of service. He was a member of the…

  • Wear red for women on Friday, Feb. 1

    Megan Livernoche, White Pine Circle It’s time to put your red dress on. Or a red scarf or red blouse, jacket, socks or tie. It’s time to love your heart. I’m a Lawrence resident and like many of the women you know. I could be your sister, your wife or best friend, your neighbor or…

  • Helen Suhaka

       MANVILLE — Helen (Foma) Suhaka died Dec. 26 at home. She was 86.    Born in Passaic, she had been a resident of Manville most of her life.    Mrs. Suhaka was a homemaker.    She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Manville.    Her husband, Benjamin H. Suhaka, died in 1988; a son, Stanley…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       Amanda Levine, 20, of Garretson Lane, received a summons for driving while intoxicated after she was found sleeping in the driver’s seat of her vehicle on Vorhees Circle at 8:23 a.m. Jan. 4.    Ms. Levine was taken into custody after she failed several field sobriety tests. At police headquarters, she was found to have a…

  • Lawrence Township mayor makes presidential endorsement

    Mark Holmes, mayor and councilman for Lawrence Township It is an honor and a privilege to endorse Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States of America. Barack Obama’s position on the housing and community development issues will provide new opportunities for individuals and families to secure affordable housing in this country as well…

  • Last shot lifts LHS

    BOYS BASKETBALL By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    The Lawrence High School boys basketball team finally won a hard-fought finish.    The fourth quarter has been unkind to the Cardinals in several games this season, but not against West Windsor-Plainsboro North on Friday.    Lawrence’s Nick Bracket sank a last second shot and made a foul shot to…

  • Years as mayor were rewarding

    Angelo Corradino, North Sixth Avenue    I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank everyone who attended my last Borough Council meeting, has written to me, called me, or stopped me on the street to wish me well, and for your kind words regarding my years as mayor of Manville.    I will always consider…