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  • A life spent helping others

    One of two Barry Indik Memorial Awards will go to Judy Walters by Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    In 1976, when most kids were concerned with catching bugs, riding their bikes and tuning into their favorite show, one inquisitive 8-year-old girl was already trying to leave her mark on the world.    Judy Walters’ work in the…

  • Voter putting individuals over affiliation on Nov. 6

    Jay Plett, Pine Knoll Drive On Nov. 6, I plan to do something I’ve never before done in 44 years of voting: vote for a Republican. I will vote for Falk Engel for Lawrence Town Council. Having observed both Mr. Engel and the Democratic incumbents in action, I have learned that, in the context of…

  • An adventurous life cut short

    An adventurous life cut short

    Cassandra Brown’s family and friends say her smile was one of the first things people noticed about her. Photo courtesy of Ashley Curley

  • ‘Superbug’ reaches New Egypt High School

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    A New Egypt High School student recently diagnosed with the drug-resistant bacterial infection known as “superbug” is recovering and another is back in school, Interim Superintendent Christine Carlson confirmed last week.    Last year, a female student had been infected with what is now being called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.…

  • Vikes playoff bound!

    First berth in 30 years By Ken Weingartner, Sports Writer    Here are a couple phrases the South Brunswick football team and senior lineman Dave Amrhein will be happy not to discuss next week: “Consolation game” and “playing for pride.”    ”In the past we talked about those things and they’re just different ways of saying you…

  • Y pool plans progressing

    Cost may exceed $4.5 million by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    It’s fun to be at the YMCA.    But even more good times are in store for area residents as the South Brunswick Family YMCA dives into plans to build a new indoor pool.    YMCA officials are finalizing the site plan for the pool, as well…

  • Township planners to consider hospital matter tonight

    General Development Plan (GDP) will be topic    Capital Health System (CHS) wants to build a 237-bed hospital, plus three companion office buildings, on a Merrill Lynch-owned tract of land in south-central Hopewell Township.    Among the governmental approvals CHS needs to accomplish that goal is township Planning Board approval to amend the General Development Plan (GDP)…

  • Find out how pork products are made

    DOWN ON THE FARM    Visitors to Howell Living History Farm on Nov. 3 will learn a lot about bacon, sausage and scrapple. They will see these and other pork products are made.    Farmers will work from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. rendering lard, making pork products and showing visitors the origins of different cuts of pork. Cracklins’…

  • State takes a new tack in truck regulation

    Survey first step in formulating new rulesfor big rigs on roads like Route 206 By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    A survey of trucks on Route 206 conducted last week may is the first step in a state effort to limit truck traffic on the roadway.    The New Jersey Department of Transportation conducted the surveys Oct.…