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    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Tribhuvan Lanka, 2, of North Brunswick, uses the ground as his canvas during the grand opening of the Rainbow Academy in North Brunswick Saturday.

  • Federal probe eyes No. Brunswick man

    Suspected of creatingWeb site that solicited support for the Taliban BY JENNIFERKOHLHEPPStaff Writer Federal probe eyes No. Brunswick man Suspected of creating Web site that solicited support for the Taliban BY JENNIFERKOHLHEPP Staff Writer The federal Department of Homeland Security is investigating a North Brunswick man for allegedly creating a Web site to solicit funds…

  • 9 Feet Tall reaches for new musical heights

    CD release partytomorrow nightat Joy Underground BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer CD release party tomorrow night at Joy Underground BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Above, North Brunswick’s Dan Anderson (l), and Tom Pfau at 9 Feet Tall’s band practice. At left, Kathy Anderson and husband, Dan, rehearse. The band (below), based in…

  • Local troupe ready for run of ‘Blood Brothers’

    BYKARENE. BOWESStaff Writer BYKARENE. BOWES Staff Writer PHOTOSBY FARRAH MAFFAI staff The New Jersey Repertory Theater Co. will present the musical “Blood Brothers” this weekend at Linwood Middle School in North Brunswick. Pictured are (top row) A.J. Dramis, 14; Ashley Delgado, 18; Alyssa Miranda, 17; and Bella Delgado; (bottom row) Matt Wolf, 12; B.J. Olson,…

  • S. Brunswick council approves new budget

    Tax rate will increase1 cent; down 9 centsfrom earlier proposal BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer Tax rate will increase 1 cent; down 9 cents from earlier proposal BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — In a 3-2 vote Tuesday night, the Township Council approved amendments to the 2004 budget, increasing the municipal tax rate by…

  • Police: Internet played role in sexual assault of S.B. girl

    BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Police: Internet played role in sexual assault of S.B. girl BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 13-year-old South Brunswick girl was sexually assaulted in a motel on Saturday night by a 27-year-old man she met on the Internet, according to police. Jose Casallas, of West Paterson,…

  • Former E.B. mates take

    election spoof to NYC BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Former E.B. mates take election spoof to NYC ‘The Spickner Spin’ is brainchild of three ’97 EBHS grads BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — At a time when elections are at the forefront of public discussion, a trio of township natives is ready to bring…

  • Lecture, replicas bring

    old Ireland to So. River BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer old Ireland to So. River BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A local clothing specialty store is bringing a taste of 16th-century Ireland to the borough. Grannd Cos., a costume supply company catering to those involved with historical reenactments and theatrical costumers, will present…

  • MCFOODS reports recent supply shortages

    County food pantryoften overlookedin summer monthsBYKARENE. BOWESStaff Writer County food pantry often overlooked in summer months BYKARENE. BOWES Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff MCFOODS Project Manager Jennifer Apostol stocks peanut butter at the New Brunswick warehouse that stores goods for food pantries throughout the county. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Jennifer Apostol is trying to get people…