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  • Meet the SBHS Hall of Famers

    By:    The South Brunswick High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during an 11:30 a.m. brunch at the high school on Sunday, May 7. The brunch will celebrate the inductees and dedicated alumni and friends who serve the athletic and academic traditions at SBHS.    This year’s inductees are Brian P. Klimowicz, Mike…

  • MHS teams set for busy month of May

    All teams sport winning record By: Rudy Brandl    Manville High’s spring athletic teams already have made their fair share of headlines this season.    April has been good to the Mustangs for the most part, with all three varsity teams sporting winning records entering the final week of the month. After no MHS teams in either…

  • Plumsted hires first full-time first-aiders

    More consistent daytime coverage sought. By: Purvi Desai    PLUMSTED — Residents soon can count on a quick response by emergency personnel when a critical situation arises.    The township has created its first Basic Life Support Program — with two full-time paid officers and one part-time paid officer — that will assist the New Egypt First…

  • Letters for week of April 27

    By: Thanks for support of board candidacy To the editor:    I would like to thank my family and friends, who have tirelessly put so much time and energy into supporting me for my run for Board of Education.    Even though I did not get onto the board, I just wanted to thank each of you…

  • Everybody into the pool

    A ‘big pool’ — one 25 yards long and 20 yards wide — is key to expanding the Y’s swim program, but would cost $3 million. By: Marisa Maldonado    Twin brothers David and Jacob Forbes couldn’t wait to get into the pool to start their lesson last week at the South Brunswick Family YMCA, prompting…

  • Everything going right for South Brunswick so far

    By: James McKeever    It seems that whenever the South Brunswick baseball team needs a key play – from a hitter, pitcher, base runner or fielder – somebody steps up and delivers.    Since suffering a one-run loss to Old Bridge on April 12, the Vikings had reeled off five consecutive victories going into Wednesday’s game with…

  • Fuel economy in tough little package

    The…new 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid is a four-door, five-passenger sport utility that offers a solid ride with good looks on the outside and quality inside By: Mike Blake    On a recent episode of the irreverent TV show "South Park," the characters addressed the smugness of those who drive hybrids while the rest of America drives…

  • Students to take a hike for burned-out building

    Weston Elementary School students will hold a charity walk at the school to help raise money for the restoration of the South Weiss Street recreation building. By: Donna Lukiw    Weston Elementary School students are hoping to help with the reconstruction of the borough’s South Weiss Street recreation building, where a fire in March damaged the…

  • Louis Verboczki

       MANVILLE — Louis G. Verboczki died April 15 in Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 61.    Born in Somerville, he lived in Manville all his life.    Mr. Verbocski was employed at American Cyanamid in Bridgewater.    Surviving are his brother, Thomas of Somerville; and one cousin.    Cremation services were private.    Arrangements were by Bruce C.…