Category: archives

  • Rulewich’s boys 1-2 in tourney

    By: Sean Moylan    Joe Rulewich knew the Red Bank Regional Buck Classic was a tough public school tournament. In fact, that’s why he had his Peddie boys’ varsity basketball team play in it.    After losing a 67-61 decision to Elizabeth, Peddie defeated Sayreville, 53-50, in the tournament’s Loser’s Bracket consolation game at Red Bank on…

  • Plainsboro Preserve hosting ‘wild side’ events

    Programs designed especially for children and families By: Molly Petrilla    PLAINSBORO — Until the end of February, the Plainsboro Preserve will host a series of events aimed at bringing out the "wild side" of both children and adults.    The preserve has planned more than 10 free programs designed especially for children and families, all of…

  • Concerns over new bus stop

    Speeding cars in area worry local parents By: Audrey Levine    Some parents are concerned about the district’s decision to move a school bus stop from the Shady Brook Lane cul-de-sac to the intersection of Shady Brook Lane and George Davison Road.    Parents voiced their concern during a school board meeting Tuesday. Those who spoke said…

  • Obituaries

    Albert P. DePula    TRENTON – Albert P. DePula, 77, of South Trenton, died Dec. 22 at Compassionate Care Hospice, Trenton.    Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident and veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserves. He was formerly employed as a manager by Food Fair and Pantry Pride and then Marrazzo’s Market.    Mr. DePula…

  • On Point

    Flannel and Twinkies By: Linda McCarthy    Once again I’m reminded I’m old and there is a reason God gave me sons. The holidays had my husband and I braving the mall buying their girlfriend’s gifts. We were armed with a list of names, sizes and specific requests. It seemed straightforward enough but we were thrown…

  • Council set to give a salute to firefighters on anniversary

    Borough Council will recognize the 75 years of service from the No. 3 firehouse at its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 6. By: Rebecca Weltmann    Looking back over the years, Fire Chief Thomas Collins said he has seen many changes at the Manville Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 North End Company. The biggest changes since…

  • Rising Up

    Annie Haslam has created a musical scrapbook of her favorites from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. By: Jessica Loughery    On New Year’s Day, 36 years ago, Annie Haslam jump-started her music career by accepting the position of lead singer for the classic rock band Renaissance.    With a rich and multi-faceted musical career now behind her,…

  • Angelo M. Henriquez

       Angelo M. Henriquez, 81, of Kendall Park, died Monday, Dec. 25, at home.    Born in Puerto Rico, he graduated from New York Institute for the Blind. He retired as an assistant administrator from Caliper Inc., Princeton. He was an accomplished musician, singing in many nightclubs.    His parents, Miguel and Isabella Segarra Henriquez, and wife, Jean…