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  • Vulture nuisance plagues Florence

    Various methods haven’t worked, USDA may be called in By: Cara Latham    FLORENCE — Township resident John Tymash recently heard a loud noise coming from outside in his yard, so he went out to investigate.    When he went outside, he said he saw two vultures making a ruckus in the tree, but they got scared…

  • Police hold promotions, recognize canine contributions

    By: Cara Latham    BORDENTOWN CITY — The city Police Department appointed John C. Platt to a full-time patrolman and promoted Matthew James Simmons IV from detective to sergeant at Monday night’s City Commission meeting.    In addition, Sgt. Simmons, who is also the canine officer, and Sandy, the department’s golden retriever narcotics dog, demonstrated how the…

  • Florence Pop Warner working on future greats

    By: Sean Moylan    As Robert Hutchison’s 150-pounders hit the football sled one almost felt sorry for the sled because of the intense pounding it was taking. But in Florence football, intensity is always part of the equation.    That is why the Florence Township Memorial High School varsity football team is riding a 36-game winning streak…

  • Local police to participate in DWI crackdown

    Program goal is to raise awareness about dangers of drinking and driving through high-visibility enforcement By John Tredrea    Hopewell Township police on Friday will launch a crackdown on drunken drivers as part of a statewide campaign by police departments across New Jersey that continues through Labor Day.    "The end of the summer season is traditionally…

  • Cyclist injured in deer collision

    Accident leaves man in critical condition By: Joseph Harvie    A 37-year-old township man was in critical condition Wednesday from injuries sustained when his motorcycle collided with a deer on Davidsons Mill Road Friday afternoon, police said.    According to police, Michael Vagi, was riding his 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster at 1:15 p.m. Friday when he hit a…

  • On Point

    G.I. Joe vs. Dr. Spock By: Linda McCarthy    It seems recently there is a lot of press regarding low tolerance for badly behaved children. I consider myself an expert in this area so I am qualified to jump into the fray.    No one starts out thinking that sweet little bundle of joy will turn out…

  • William Van Schaack

       William H. Van Schaack, 76, of Kendall Park, died Saturday, Aug. 12, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.    He was born and raised in Union City and has been a resident of Kendall Park for more than 50 years.    Mr. Van Schaack retired after 33 years of service with PSE&G in New Brunswick.…

  • EDITORIAL: Prudent step with peanuts

    Safety first with new lunch ban    Peanut allergies can be severe and they affect about one out of every 200 people.    That’s why the South Brunswick Board of Education decided this week that beginning in September it will no longer serve peanuts, peanut butter or any food made with peanut products in any of its…

  • Lightning run drills

    Lawrence Lightning Football By: Tim Falls    Coaches bellowed at the first day of practice for the Lawrence Lightning Jr. Football program at the Notre Dame practice fields last Saturday.    There were compliments mixed in with the criticisms but more often than not coaches had to critique the players to make sure the drills were done…