• MANVILLE: Lynn won’t run for council, but four others will

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Councilwoman Sherri Lynn has decided not to run again for Borough Council, and a four-way race for two three-year terms is shaping up for the fall.    Three candidates were interested in running, and Ms. Lynn’s spot on the ticket will be taken by Susan Horensky-Star, who ran last fall.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Now is the time to hop to it on June 2

    HILLSBOROUGH: Now is the time to hop to it on June 2

    Now is the time to start laying the base of work to be able to run proudly in the Y’s Hillsborough Hop five-kilometer run on June 2. This photo is from the start of last year’s race.

  • LAWRENCE: GOP strategist Karl Rove speaks at Rider

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Republican presidential primary is shaping up as one of the wildest he has seen and for those folks who like politics — especially presidential politics — this is a “fun time” to be alive, according to Republican Party strategist Karl Rove.    Mr. Rove, who was instrumental in former President…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Fried names permanent business administrator

    Council must approve promotion, residency exemption By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — Mayor David Fried has named Joy Tozzi as the township’s permanent business administrator.    Although the March 28 news release announcing the promotion said it was effective immediately, the change has yet to be approved by the Township Council, which is not scheduled…

  • ALLENTOWN: Council approves sewer contracts

    By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ALLENTOWN — The Borough Council approved several new contracts last week related to its problem-plagued sewer plant, which is awaiting state permits so extensive upgrades can be made to the aging facility.    One resolution authorized paying $3,825 to replace an intermediate pump that failed March 23 at the plant. The…

  • LAWRENCE: Blue ribbons placed on trees for autism awareness

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    While some folks might want to paint the town red, families whose children have been diagnosed as autistic were “lighting it up blue” Monday — the color that has been chosen to represent autism.    All around Lawrence Township Monday, trees and bushes were festooned with blue ribbons in a bid…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Girl scouts had busy 2011 earning awards

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Girl scouts had busy 2011 earning awards

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    Local Girl Scouts earned several awards in 2011 and participated in many projects throughout the community, according to leaders.    The scouts, starting in fourth grade, worked on the projects to earn Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.    In order to achieve the Bronze award, the fourth and fifth grade girls…

  • Celtic Myth and Faith – The Art of Rita Stynes Strow

    Celtic Myth and Faith – The Art of Rita Stynes Strow

    By Pat Busacca Rita Stynes Strow – will exhibit her oil and watercolor paintings at her “Celtic Myths and Faith” Spring Show opening on Friday, April 20 with a reception from 6-9 p.m. at University League Art Gallery at 171 Broadmead, 2nd Floor. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Gallery hours are…

  • MANVILLE: Senior Corner column for April 5

    By Geraldine Klimowich     The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club is comprised of people who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55, if disabled.     The meeting for April 12 will start at noon. Note…

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