Category: archives
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Bordentown getting ready for Cranberry Festival
‘World’s largest pinball machine’ a new addition By Anthony V. Coppola BORDENTOWN CITY — Pinball enthusiasts might want to check out the children’s section at this year’s 18th annual Cranberry Festival. The event will feature “the world’s largest pinball machine,” according to event coordinator Jackie Reed. The inflatable structure measures 40 feet in length, is…
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No arrests in stabbing of two men
Police release little information By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN Two men stabbed last week on Rogers Avenue have been released from hospital care, and police had made no arrests as of Thursday afternoon. Police, responding to a tip to the Herald, said Monday that the stabbing took place around 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21…
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‘Gang mentality’ of teachers setting poor example for students
Bill McClister, Titus Avenue To the Editor: After putting in my usual 14 hour work day, I attended this weeks school board meeting. The auditorium was filled with hundreds of staff all dressed in black protesting that they are working without a contract. After union leaders made brief statements, the staff abruptly, loudly and rudely…
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Police continue cool community project
PBA serving ice cream to residents Tuesday By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer Manville residents will have a chance for a sweet treat and Manville police will get a sweet break from patrolling the streets Tuesday night, when members of the force trade their uniforms and radios for ice cream cones and soft-serve as part of…
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Dam project could take 18 months
County to rebuild bride and dam on Main Street; relocate Old Mill businesses. Cara Latham, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: The following is the first of two parts studying the Allentown bridge repair project and its impact on the community. Next week we will present the effects the project could have on businesses as well as…
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Taking a walk to fight breast cancer
Manville resident Melissa Reilley and her friend Sandy Livak will be walking in the Oct. 6 Avon Walk. Photo courtesy of Melissa Reilley
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Meeting: Washington Township Council
Thursday The Washington Township Council is scheduled to meet in the court house at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Backyards in black-and-white
Photographer’s 1980s photos on display By Audrey Levine Staff Writer A small child holds a fishing pole and stands next to two large fish lying on the ground, in front of what was once Petey’s Sport’s Fishing Club, but is now Gatto’s Sports Café on Main Street. The image was photographed in 1980, and is…
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Vikes get on a roll
By David Gurney, Sports Writer Two weeks ago, the South Brunswick High School field hockey team was 1-1-1, failing to score enough goals, and fresh off a disappointing 3-2 defeat to East Brunswick. Since then, the team has rolled off three consecutive victories, including two over GMC heavyweights Sayreville and Metuchen. What a difference a…
