• SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Community recovers from Hurricane Irene

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Community recovers from Hurricane Irene

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    The township slowly returned to normal this week after extensive flooding, downed trees, road closures and power outages in the wake of Hurricane Irene.    ”This week has tested us all with power outages, flooded roads, and long commutes,” police Chief Raymond Hayducka said. “ I appreciate the understanding and…

  • MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Help’: Feeling good about feeling badin the Jim Crow South

    MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Help’: Feeling good about feeling badin the Jim Crow South

    Viola Davis, left, and Octavia Spencer play maids in the Mississippi of the early 1960s.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar for week of Sept. 8

    School theater holds opening-night event    Thursday, Sept. 8 — Broadway actors will perform at Hillsborough High School Theatre’s opening night. The 2011-12 season of shows will be announced. 7 p.m. in auditorium of high school, 466 Raider Blvd. Season tickets will be on sale. Light reception follows. Call 908-431-6600, ext. 2099. YMCA sponsors a pasta…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Sen. Lautenberg urges everyone to observe Minute of Remembrance

    To the editor: To ensure America never forgets the price that terrorism exacted in the Sept. 11 attacks, the U.S. Senate recently approved legislation that asks all Americans to join together in a national Moment of Remembrance on Sept. 11, and I am glad that so many New Jersey communities have agreed to join our…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: All are invited to the Insect Festival

    CENTRAL JERSEY: All are invited to the Insect Festival

    Master Gardener Insect Festival ‘puppeteers,’ from left, Nancy Putnam, Hopewell, Priscilla Knight, Ewing; Joyce Bush, Bordentown; Marilyn Canterbury, Hamilton, and Betty Scarlata, Robbinsville, prepare for the puppet show portion of the ninth annual Insect Festival, taking place Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mercer Educational Gardens., Pennington.

  • MANVILLE: Arc group thanks those who helped in hurricane

    To the editor:    The Arc of Somerset County would like to express its gratitude to the local fire and police departments, first responders, and township officials that worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of Somerset County residents both before and after Hurricane Irene. We found the officials to be not only responsive and informative, but…

  • LAWRENCE: New superintendent welcomes teachers back

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The start of a new school year has always been exciting for veteran teacher and administrator Crystal Lovell, but the beginning of the 2011-12 school year last week was especially exciting.    That’s because Sept. 1 marked the first day of Dr. Lovell’s new role as the superintendent of schools for…

  • Local Businessman John Sturges Receives Distinguished Service Award

    By Loraine Kasprzak For Immediate Release Institute of Management Consultants Confers Distinguished Service Award on Marlboro Resident John S. Sturges The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) New Jersey chapter will honor a nationally renowned management consultant and long-time IMC leader with one of its highest awards, the Distinguished Service Award. John S. Sturges, is a…

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar for week of Sept. 8

    Mon., Sept. 12    Meet the author: Lois Winston, a former crafts editor turned author of romantic suspense and humorous women’s fiction, will talk about her mystery series using a crafts background at the library at 100 S. 10th Avenue at noon. For information, call Beverly Ball at 908-722-3057. Sat., Sept. 17    20th annual clam bake:…

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