• William J. Chung

    Mr. Chung, 73, of Monroe, died Sept. 28, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to his retirement in 2000, he was employed as a chemical engineer. Surviving are his wife, Linda; a son, Philip; two sisters, Betty Jung and Helen Leung; and three grandchildren. A Mass was offered at Immaculate Conception…

  • Kudos to assemblyman for helping veterans

    Iam a Korean War-era veteran. When veterans of World War II returned home from the war, our government provided a number of programs that helped them to assimilate back into everyday life. Today, veterans returning from war also are offered a host of programs including financial assistance to help them obtain a college degree. The…

  • Borough may be small, but it has a big heart

    The recent economic downturn in this country has put a severe strain on local food banks across New Jersey, and the South River Food Bank is no exception. Traditional methods of stocking our shelves with supplies — MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services), collections from community groups and organizations, individual donations, etc.…

  • Balasa ready to give state title one more shot

    EBHS senior owns career singles mark of 103-12 BY JIMMY ALLINDER Staff Writer She is described by her coaches as one of the most unassuming athletes they have ever worked with. JEFF GRANIT staff East Brunswick High School’s Stef Balasa returns a serve during a match against South Plainfield’s Kristie Crilley in the GMC Tournament…

  • Miller, Tamburro have earned support

    Monroe Township Councilman Hank Miller and Councilman Jerry Tamburro are part of a great team who have been bringing us excellent government. Under their watch, Monroe residents have been the recipients of one of the lowest property tax rates in the county, and there was no tax increase in 2009. This was achieved during a…

  • Monroe moves to 3-1 with comeback win

    East Brunswick also improves playoff hopes with 23-13 win over South Brunswick BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent As Monroe Township High School football coach Chris Beagan sees it, every champion goes through adversity at some point in a season. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: Monroe Township High School’s Blake Bascom (l) tries to shake North…

  • Supporters should be ashamed of portrayal

    This letter is in response to the Chris Christie supporters who have been campaigning in Spotswood and Milltown. I believe in freedom of speech, but depicting Barack Obama, president of the United States, with a Hitler moustache in front of local post offices is an absolute disgrace. How could anyone possibly compare this great man,…

  • Urges senator to plug ‘doughnut hole’

    Iwas very disappointed to hear about Sen. Robert Menendez’s (D-N.J.) vote against an amendment to federal health-reform legislation supported by AARP. The amendment would have righted a big wrong in the prescription-drug coverage gap for people on Medicare. Too many seniors need financial relief on their prescriptiondrug costs. Falling into the “doughnut hole” year after…

  • Give me calories, and the more the better

    Coda • GREG BEAN There was a story in the newspapers last week about a study done in New York City that found — and hold onto your hats here — that people don’t pay much attention to the calorie counts when they’re ordering meals from a fast-food place. You’ll remember that New York City…

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