• MANVILLE: Valerie Esock engaged to marry Timothy Kassick

       John and Andrea Esock of Manville announced the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Esock, to Timothy Kassick, son of Michael and Marie Kassick, also of Manville.    Miss Esock is a registered nurse and attends Kean University in pursuit of her master’s degree in nursing. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Woman pleads guilty to auto insurance fraud

       A Hillsborough woman pleaded guilty to lying on her auto insurance policy and benefiting to the tune of almost $35,000 over 13 years.    Maria Demeter, who is also known as Maria Schebece , of East Brookside Lane, Hillsborough, entered the plea Friday, Nov. 30, to Judge Julie M. Marino to insurance fraud in the third…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Santa’s breakfast didn’t disappoint

    To the editor:    Woods Road Fire Company held its annual Breakfast with Santa at the firehouse on Dec. 1. This was the 31st year for the very popular fundraising event for the fire company and, as in the past years, this one did not disappoint.    Santa arrived for two separate sold outing seatings and listened…

  • LAWRENCE: Stove causes garage fire

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The garage behind an Oaklyn Terrace residence was destroyed by a fire Nov. 28 that was apparently caused by a wood-burning stove in the garage, according to Lawrence Township Fire Marshal Dale Robbins.    The fire, which was reported at 5:33 p.m., destroyed the garage and damaged a 1995 Ford Bronco…

  • MANVILLE: Library Happenings column, week of Dec. 6

       Jess Aggabao Music Studio will present its annual holiday revue piano recital at the Manville Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Children who reside in Montgomery, Hillsborough and Rocky Hill and are between 5 and 18 will play.    Admission is free and the program is open to the general public. Children…

  • Local author using Kickstarter to allow contributions to final book
  • HILLSBOROUGH: Emergency services came to her rescue

    To the editor:    Many, many thanks to Hillsborough fire and rescue for coming to my assistance during Super Storm Sandy.    When the storm blew through Hillsborough, it shattered a large window on the second story in my entryway. Water and pieces of glass and dirt and debris were blowing into my house. When I called…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Tragedy sparks debate on electronic pet fences

    By Jane Meggitt, Special Writer    UPPER FREEHOLD — When Hurricane Sandy hit, knocking out electric power in town for more than a week, dog owners who relied solely on electronic fences could no longer contain their pets inside their yards. And in at least one instance, the consequences were tragic.    At the last Township Committee…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: FEMA officials says, ‘Read letters sent to you’

    To the editor: I visited one of the disaster recovery centers (DRCs) this morning and was able to listen to the staff meeting. One of the issues they have been trying to help people with is this:    Some people affected by prior disasters, and who received FEMA assistance funds in the past, are coming into…

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