Category: archives

  • Hopeful challenges campaign funding program

    Libertarian sues for equal treatment by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    As the legislative campaigns wind down in the 14th District, a pilot public funding program designed to keep special interests out of politics is starting to show some cracks.    All six major-party candidates in the district — which includes South Brunswick, Cranbury, Jamesburg and Monroe…

  • Language lessons

    High school using iPods in class by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    The ubiquitous white iPod earbuds are invading a new space.    Fortunately for South Brunswick students, they may be bringing with them new ways to improve foreign language instruction.    Thomas Decker, a former Spanish teacher in his second year as the school district’s world language…

  • Cardinals are no longer sidelined

    Cardinals are no longer sidelined

    FOOTBALL By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    Anthony Russ felt frustrated by not being able to join the Lawrence High School Football team on the field for the past two weeks.    The Cardinals’ junior quarterback could only imagine how frustrating it could be for three teammates who had to wait five weeks to play.    Russ, senior…

  • Edward Steber

       MANCHESTER — Edward William Steber, 85, died Oct. 5 at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood.    Born in Trenton, son of the late Andrew and Anna Bumbera Steber, he had been a longtime resident of Mercerville and Hamilton Township, moving to Whiting a year ago.    Mr. Steber was a graduate of Trenton Central High School and he…

  • Aiming for .500

    Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor    With action in the Central Jersey Group II Tournament complete, the goal now for the Allentown High School girls’ tennis team is to try and finish the season with a record over .500.    Allentown took a record of 7-6 into action this week. It was scheduled to face Trenton and a…

  • A voice of inspiration for TASK

    Concert set for Sunday by Kristin Boyd, The Packet Group    When Joan Waite volunteers at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, serving meals to residents who might not get one otherwise, she knows how blessed she is to have a home, loving family and unshakable faith.    ”It’s a very humbling experience because you realize if the…

  • Hopewell Library to feature Jones’ book of old buildings

    If you own one, you’ll get a gift    Audrey Jones, a resident of Hopewell Borough, has published a comprehensive architectural history of buildings in Hopewell.    Her book, “A Stroll Through Historic Hopewell,” is a collection of black and white India ink drawings that depict every building in the borough that is at least 100 years…

  • SBHS joins playoff hunt

    By Ken Weingartner, Sports Writer    Newfound depth has helped the South Brunswick High football team emerge from the depths.    The Vikings are riding a three-game win streak after a 20-10 victory over East Brunswick last week; a triumph that not only leveled South Brunswick’s record, but thrust the team squarely into the Central Jersey Group…

  • Dedicated to helping others, man hailed as lifesaver

    Dedicated to helping others, man hailed as lifesaver

    North Main Street resident Willie Martin holds the certificate he received at last week’s Borough Council meeting. Photo courtesy of Manville Borough