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  • Donald Morgan Sr.

       HILLSBOROUGH — Donald D. Morgan Sr. died Sept. 29 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 88.    He was born in Wilmington, Del.    Mr. Morgan worked for American President Lines before being employed by Lockheed Company and its predecessor, Stavid Engineering for almost 40 years.    He was a member of the U.S. Merchant Marines…

  • Mentoring program to partner with schools

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — It began by offering summer basketball programs for local youth two summers ago. Now, the borough-based Next Level Youth mentoring program will be taking its activities to the next level by partnering with the East Windsor Regional School District.    During a presentation at Monday’s board meeting, Next Level…

  • Carolann Varga

       HILLSBOROUGH — Carolann Mary Varga died Oct. 6 at home. She was 55 years old.    She was born in New Brunswick and was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough.    Mrs. Varga was a teacher at the Midland School in Branchburg for 34 years.    Surviving are her Husband, Roger Varga; her children, Sara Williams, Kathleen Varga and…

  • High five for fire safety

    High five for fire safety

    Firefighters’ visits teach prevention tips By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    Though Sandy Smith’s 17 afternoon-session kindergartners at Triangle Elementary School may have thought that firefighter Mike Patton looked like a bumblebee in his striped turnout coat, pants and mask, the lessons on fire safety from members of Hillsborough’s Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 weren’t lost…

  • Bessie Tornquist

       MANCHESTER — Bessie Tornquist. 97, died Sunday at Whiting Healthcare Center.    Born in Hightstown, daughter of the late Jacob C. and Cora Hutchinson Walker, she was a lifelong area resident.    She had worked in the printing department of Princeton University for many years.    Wife of the late Clarence Tornquist and sister of the late Jake…

  • Hall and Andrade wear Homecoming crowns

    Hall and Andrade wear Homecoming crowns

    Glen Hall and Julianna Andrade are this year’s Homecoming king and queen. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • Boy says man tried to lure him into vehicle

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    An 11-year-old boy reported to police that a man attempted to lure him into his vehicle outside his residence in the northeast section of the township at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday.    According to police, the man opened the window of his black vehicle and extended his arm to offer the boy…

  • Senior Happenings

       OCTOBER HOURS    Weekend hours: The South Brunswick Senior Center, located on Kingston Lane, will be open Saturday, Oct. 13 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.    Board games, billiards, computer classes, ping-pong and more activities are available. Senior band practice is at 1:30 p.m. and…

  • Sarah McDonnell

       HILLSBOROUGH — Sarah R. (Timothy) McDonnell died Oct. 1 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Frances Medical Center in Trenton. She was 69.    Born and raised in Philadelphia, she lived in Bowie, Md., for 15 years before moving to Hillsborough in 1978.    Mrs. McDonnell was a homemaker.    She was a member of Mary, Mother of…