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  • Robert D. Longo

       HAMILTON — Robert D. “Wit” Longo, 57, died Saturday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.    Born in Trenton and a lifelong area resident, he had played in Chambersburg Little League, Trenton Babe Ruth and was MVP of Chambersburg Recreation Basketball League.    Mr. Longo was an investigator with the Mercer County Board of Elections.…

  • Industrial rezoning postponed

    Matrix parcels among those to be changed by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    Faced with a chance to rezone property owned by a warehouse developer along Friendship Road near Route 130, the Township Council chose Tuesday to push the matter back to its Oct. 23 meeting.    Council members said that, while they support the rezoning ordinance,…

  • Dr. Robert G. Arenge

       MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP — Dr. Robert G. Arenge, 56, “Dr. Bob,” died Friday at home.    Born and raised in Garfield, son of the late Rosario and Amelia Maik Arenge, he resided in Bordentown Township before moving to Mansfield Township in 1985.    Dr. Arenge graduated from Garfield High School in 1968, received an undergraduate degree from the…

  • Arrest in store break-in

    Police nab suspect in Dayton pharmacy by Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    A former South Brunswick resident was arrested at Dayton Park Pharmacy on Friday morning, charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief after police allegedly caught him hanging from the ceiling tiles with more than $10,000 worth of narcotics in his possession.    Jeffrey Domanski, 27,…

  • Rita G. Doscher

       Rita G. (Kass) Doscher, 66, died Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.    Born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., she had been a resident of Kendall Park since 1964. She loved to make people laugh, loved being around water and enjoyed boating. She also was an avid Yankees fan.…

  • Book Notes: Meyer blends fantasy and reality well

    Joan Ruddiman    At the height of the Harry Potter climatic craze in August, another young-adult title bumped “Deathly Hallows” from the number one spot as the best selling fiction book.    As “Eclipse” by Stephenie Meyer shot to the top of the charts, the media took notice. “Booksellers Find Life After Harry” proclaimed the Wall Street…

  • Joseph G. Collins

       LORRAINE, N.Y. — Joseph G. Collins, 67, died Aug. 31 at his home in Lorraine, N.Y.    Formerly of Trenton, Hamilton, Bordentown and Morrisville, Pa., he served with the U.S. Coast Guard and had been employed by the Goodall Rubber Co. for many years.    Son of the late Joseph F. and Amelia F. Collins, he is…

  • Fall Fun Festival

    Mansfield The Fall Fun Festival sponsored by the Columbus Home and School Association will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Mansfield Community Park.

  • Boys’ mistake makes a ripping good yarn

    Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer &n   Not many seventh-grade boys know the difference between crocheting and knitting, but Cameron Fisher does.    Ironically enough, Cameron’s newfound knowledge came from not knowing the difference between crocheting and something else.    ”We were joining clubs in school and they put the names (of the clubs) on the board to sign up,”…