Category: archives
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Theresa Politowski
MANVILLE Theresa Marie Politowski died June 30 in the home of her daughter Sheila Lessing in Manville. Born in Avoca, Pa., she had lived in Manville for 59 years. Mrs. Politowski was employed as a registered nurse at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville from 1970 to 1980. She was a communicant of Christ the…
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Karwowski posts victory
By: Sean Moylan Coming in, the Florence 12-year-old Little League All-Star baseball team was expecting to fight for a possible District 12 title. Unfortunately, Florence was dealt a severe blow when star hurler Kendrell David came down with an arm injury and was unable to pitch. Moreover, with his right arm hurting, David was unable…
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POLICE BLOTTER
By: Jonathan King, 19, of Bridgewater, was charged with underage consumption of alcohol after police were called to break up a fight on Capricorn Drive at 2:30 a.m. June 30. Police said Mr. King admitted to having had between five and 10 drinks. Mr. King was processed and released. *** Justin Santaniello, 22, of…
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Nature Center provides agrarian education to families
Family night Thursdays run through Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. Events are free. By: John Dunphy Looking to do something with the kids Thursday night that doesn’t include being dragged through a mall or lying comatose in front of a television? Last week, the Lawrence Nature Center, located at the south end of Drexel Avenue,…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
From the issue of July 12, 2007. Local help provided Project Graduation To the editor: We are pleased to announce that Hillsborough Project Graduation 2007 was a great success. Project Graduation is a nationally recognized parent run program that provides a structured drug- and alcohol-free celebration for the graduating class immediately following the commencement…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
From the July 12 edition Bordentown benefits from new library To the editor: Many sincere thanks to the Bordentown Library Association and all of our city’s elected officials and volunteers who helped to make our beautiful new library a reality. Although the entire process took much longer than expected, the final result is fantastic. The…
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Friends mourn former teacher
Highlighting the life of Mary Pollard By: Emily Holody Mary Pollard touched many people during her life, and former students, colleagues and friends will miss her passion for education and community service. Ms. Pollard, of Kendall Park, taught in the South Brunswick School District for more than 26 years. She initially taught at St. Augustine…
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Pharmacy robber demands prescription drugs
By:Audrey Levine Police are investigating a robbery of prescription drugs from the Stop & Shop Pharmacy on Route 206 at 5:26 p.m. July 5. According to Prosecutor Wayne Forrest, a man approached the counter and handed the pharmacist a note, demanding prescription drugs and indicating that he had a gun on his person. The gun…
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Effects of Alzheimer’s shared by family, community
By: Rebecca Weltmann A woman is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Her family, in an effort to minimize confusion, clears the bathroom counter except for toothpaste and a toothbrush. And for a while, it works. And then one day a family member goes into the bathroom and the woman is holding the toothpaste in her hand…
