• Joseph V. Petronzio

    Mr. Petronzio, 76, of the Dayton section of South Brunswick, formerly of North Brunswick, died Jan. 15, 2013, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Surviving are a daughter, Joann Foglia, and her husband, Philip Jr., of Milltown; two grandchildren; and his former wife, Antoinette Petronzio. A Mass was offered at Our Lady of Lourdes…

  • Winnie D. Sparks

    Mr. Sparks, 95, of East Brunswick, died Jan. 10, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife, Leola Sparks. He worked at Inland Container, Spotswood, and then as an ironworker. Later, he and his wife worked for Boy Scouts of America, North Brunswick. Surviving are four daughters, Dolores Respass of East Brunswick, Mary Marr, and her…

  • Phyllis Mathews Bennet

    Mrs. Bennet, 71, of East Brunswick, formerly of Milltown and North Brunswick, died Jan. 14, 2013, at home. She was predeceased by a daughter, Robin L. Sona. Surviving are daughter, Michelle Bennet; a brother, William G. Mathews; a sister, Barbara J. Mathews; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Rezem Funeral Home, East Brunswick.…

  • ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ event Feb. 16

    Rutgers Master Gardeners of Middlesex County invite the public to take part in the “Great Backyard Bird Count” on Feb. 16 in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The start time is not formal. Attendees can use the park of over 300 acres for their count. Master Gardeners will offer hot coffee…

  • Walk through D&R Canal on Feb. 3

    The Delaware & Raritan (D&R) Canal Watch will hold a free 5-mile walking tour on Feb. 3 along the section of the canal between Griggstown and Kingston. Canal Watch board member Bob Barth will lead the tour through historic sites in Griggstown as well as the working features of the canal, including a spillway and…

  • Registry is a tribute to late teenager

    Next of kin to be alerted if car accident victim is unresponsive BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Sara Dubinin The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has announced the launch of its emergency next-of-kin registry, which will ensure that a loved one is contacted in the event a car accident victim is unresponsive. The registry,…

  • Neglect of medical prescriptions puts health at risk

    Superstorm Sandy recently disrupted millions of lives, leaving thousands of area residents coping with damaged property or being displaced from their homes. Understandably, such a disruption can alter normal day-to-day habits, such as taking prescribed medications. However, neglecting to take medications can be costly and even life threatening. When people forget to fill their prescriptions…

  • With ban lifted, will women need to register for the draft?

    CODA GREG BEAN The news last week that the Pentagon had lifted its ban on women in front-line combat roles was largely greeted as a positive step toward gender equality in our military. Over the course of our conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, women in our country’s uniform have demonstrated remarkable courage, skill and patriotism.…

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    Snow falls on oaks in the Jamesburg Park Conservation Area on Jan. 28. The trees across the path presumably blew down during superstorm Sandy. JOSEPH SAPIA

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