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  • Record-setting performance for Vikes at Pioneer Classic

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    In the first big test of the year, the South Brunswick High gymnastics team got its first big dose of excitement.    In fact, head coach Mindy Verderami was downright giddy when it was all over, as she admitted to “glowing.”    ”This is exciting,” the first-year head coach said. “It’s awesome…

  • Nellie Ann Nyul

       BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Nellie Ann Nyul, 71, died Sept. 12 at home surrounded by her family.    Born in Trenton, she was a longtime area resident. Mrs. Nyul enjoyed travel throughout the United States, and attended service with her husband at the Memorial Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly.    Daughter of the late Joseph and…

  • Plaque would honor those serving in military

    Cara Latham    UPPER FREEHOLD — Township officials are looking into a resident’s proposal to erect a tribute plaque to members of the community who are actively serving in the Middle East.    During the Township Committee’s Sept. 6 meeting, Somerset Court resident Bruce Novozinsky asked the Township Committee to look into possibly providing funding for the…

  • RHS tops AHS in local showdown

    Kyle Moylan Shae Fahey didn’t know if he could catch Doug Tisce. What the Robbinsville High senior did know, however, was there was only one way to find out.    ”I just moved my legs as fast as I could,” Fahey noted of his great open field tackle, which saved a touchdown and was the pivotal…

  • Community Calendar

    From the Sept. 20 edition Steamboat lecture    Thursday, Sept. 20 — The Bordentown Historical Society will present “Steamboating on the Delaware” at 7:30 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House, 302 Farnsworth Ave. Industrial and architectural historian Paul W. Schoop will present the lecture. He will discuss the 19th century steamboat commerce and transportation on the…

  • Police blotter

    For the week of Sept. 20    Liudmyla Berenfus, of South Main Street, was charged with shoplifting at 11:04 p.m. Sept. 11, after security officers at the Wal-Mart store on North Main Street detained her in the store.    Details on the items she is alleged to have taken were not available.    She was processed and released…

  • First aid squad flea market Saturday

       The semi-annual Flea Market and Craft Show sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2290, 600 Washington Ave., Manville. Rain of shine.    In addition to vendors and crafters offering their specialties, breakfast and…

  • Bordentown field hockey records big win over a talented New Egypt squad

    Sean Moylan Sports Writer If the Bordentown High field hockey team goes on to have a successful season, the Scotties need look no further than this past Monday’s 2-1 home win over New Egypt as the turning point.     “It was a motivating victory,” said Kim Fithen. “This is my first year coaching in Burlington…

  • EDITORIAL: Rezoning right decision for township

       The Township Council is ready to change the future complexion of Route 130.    It has begun the process of rezoning a group of properties west of the highway, near its intersection with Friendship Road, from industrial to what is likely to be a mix of low-density residential and retail uses.    Last week, the council took…