Category: archives

  • EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Rotten for you, but perfect for me

    By Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor    My only New Year’s resolution involves the training of my two dogs.    After obedience school, crate training and an occasional episode of “The Dog Whisperer,” I resolve to stop trying.    I got Manny and Maggie in an after-Christmas sale. They were marked down to half price. When that didn’t motivate…

  • YMCA raising money to help kids

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    The South Brunswick Family YMCA is rolling out its annual Strong Kids Campaign this week, a fundraiser aimed at giving poor children the chance to take advantage of all the Y has to offer.    Executive Director Tom Libassi says this year the Y has set a goal of raising $50,000…

  • The doctor is in … Lawrence

    Resident has served as military physician in Afghanistan and Iraq By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Dr. Gary Brickner had considered joining the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard over the years, but personal and professional obligations kept him from signing on the dotted line.    All of that changed in the days after Sept. 11,…

  • Toastmasters meeting

       Tuesday, Jan. 22 — The Toastmasters International Midday Club will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Washington branch of the Mercer County Library located at 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Guests are welcome.    For more information, contact Jim at 732-605-1362 or [email protected], or visit http://www.toastmasters.org/.

  • Comcast pact renewal may be shortened

    Councilwoman Cynthia Ege said, given Verizon may be in the area soon, Lambertville should have the least amount of time possible with Comcast. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — As the city prepares to enter into negotiations with Comcast for the renewal of the cable company’s franchise, at least one official thinks a shorter…

  • New mayor: Mill site tops to-do list

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    FLORENCE — William Berry, who was expected to be sworn in as mayor Wednesday night, said he is excited about coming into office.    He replaces Michael Muchowski, who was Florence’s mayor for the last eight years and did not run for re-election this year.    ”I think that Michael did a…

  • Community Calendar

    Casino trip    Sunday, Jan. 6 — The Knights of Columbus No. 570 will sponsor a bus trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. A bus will leave St. Mary’s Church parking lot at 4:30 p.m. for a four-hour stay. The cost is $20 per person, and each attendee will receive $20 in cash.    For…

  • Cardinals reach Molinelli final

    BOYS BASKETBALL By John E. Powers, Sports Writer    If the Lawrence High School basketball team’s efforts at the end of 2007 are any indication, the Cardinals should be poised to put a rocky start well in the rear view mirror.    After starting out 0-4, the Cardinals split their games in the annual John Molinelli Holiday…

  • Finding peace with yoga

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    Relaxation, health, calm and inner peace.    These are things that everyone is looking for, and things that the staff of the new Integral Yoga Institute Princeton say can be found through practicing yoga.    The not-for-profit center opened in December at 613 Ridge Road in Monmouth Junction, and will have a…