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  • Lawrence R. Austin

       FLORENCE — Lawrence R. “Bob” Austin, 84, died Friday at Lourdes Hospital, Willingboro.    Born in Roebling, son of the late Lawrence and Edna Carmen Austin, he had been a lifelong resident of Florence Township.    Mr. Austin was a wire drawer at CF&I of Roebling, retiring in 1973 after 30 years with the company.    A World…

  • Breaking the Ramadan fast together

    Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during holy month by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    As the light faded at sundown on Friday, about 60 students from third through fifth grade formed lines next to their playground equipment — crowned with plastic minarets — to get ready to walk down the hill toward the golden dome…

  • Rate hike on table

    Utility bills may rise by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    Township water and sewer rates could go up about 15 percent in 2008, according to township officials who say the cost of providing those services has skyrocketed in the last few years.    Township Council discussed a proposal to raise the rates Tuesday. Council members said they…

  • Eldridge edge WW-P South in overtime

    FIELD HOCKEY By Tim Falls, Sports Writer    Maria Eldridge wants one win after another.    The Cardinal senior felt frustrated after the Lawrence High School Field Hockey team lost to Jackson, 2-1, on Friday after edging West Windsor-Plainsboro South in overtime, 2-1, Thursday.    ”That was an important win,” said Eldridge of topping WW-P South after the…

  • Residents can win

    Lorraine and Brian Hopkins, of Dayton To the editor:     Matrix just doesn’t get it. It’s not always about the money.    So once again let me begin by wholeheartedly thanking the Planning Board for standing tall and choosing human rights over corporate disconcern and bullying.    We the residents of Four Seasons at South Brunswick (or…

  • Ken Francis, deputy mayor of Plumsted, dies at 48

    Sixteen-year Township Committee vet loses his fight with cancer Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    PLUMSTED — Deputy Mayor and Township Committeeman Ken Francis, 48, died Saturday after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.    Mr. Francis served the community for 16 years in a number of different ways, according to Mayor Ron Dancer.    ”Words cannot express, nor…

  • Gregory O. Miller

       Gregory O. Miller, 73, of Manahawkin, formerly of Titusville, died Tuesday at home.    Born in Detroit Mich., he grew up in Rye, N.Y., and attended Rye High School. After school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. He was active as a coach for both Little League Baseball and Hopewell…

  • Candidates set for debates

    Six Assembly candidates will debate Wednesday in Monroe by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    Legislative candidates who have spent the last few months going door-to-door will take to the stage and face the 14th District voters this month in several debates.    The first debate between the six Assembly candidates will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday at…

  • South Brunswick cross country tteams on a heck of a run

    By Michael Holcombe    It was a good week for both the boys and girls cross country teams at South Brunswick as both squads managed to pick up big dual meet wins. The reasons those wins were so welcome differed for each team, however.    The boys seemed to hit their stride this week, blanking J.P. Stevens…