• SOUTH BRUNSWICK: An artistic take on the township

    by Reem Nasr, Staff Writer    There is a new place where you can see and appreciate the artistic talents of the South Brunswick community.    South Brunswick In and Around is an exhibit at The Gallery in the South Brunswick Municipal Building, which continues through Sept. 30.    It began July 7 and showcases 28 works by…

  • MANVILLE: Lodge plans roast to aid 17-year-old

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    The Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2119 is hosting a pig roast for the benefit of Alex Wessel. The 17-year-old son of a lodge member has cerebral palsy.    He has been hospitalized at the Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick since Sept. 5, 2008, for severe seizures, undergoing two drug-induced comas…

  • EAST WINDSOR: HHS grad reportedly eyed as Corzine’s running mate

    By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — A Hightstown High School graduate and former reality television star is reported to be among those at the top of Gov. Jon Corzine’s list for lieutenant governor in his re-election campaign.    Randal Pinkett, the winner of the fourth season of “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump, has been…

  • EAST WINDSOR: New foundation seeks boost from Team Molly Bear

    By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — For the past two years, Team Molly Bear has competed in the New Jersey State Triathlon to benefit a cause near and dear to its founders’ hearts.    However, when team members take to the road and water in the race this year, the effort for the first…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Resident heading up county detectives

    HILLSBOROUGH: Resident heading up county detectives

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    For Hillsborough resident and recently sworn-in chief of detectives with the Somerset County prosecutor’s office, Stuart Buckman, it has taken him 15 years to reach what he calls “the pinnacle.”    ”When you’re young, you think you’re going to be a street cop your whole career,” he said. “But then you…

  • MONTGOMERY: Prosecutor drops charges

       A charge of endangering the welfare of a child against a Montgomery man was dropped after the Somerset County grand jury was unable to find sufficient evidence for an indictment.    Benjamin Capan, 40, of Hastings Road in Belle Mead was charged earlier this year with the offense.    Jan. 5, police had received information regarding a…

  • JAMESBURG MONROE RETROSPECTIVE

       10 Years Ago – 1999     • The Monroe Extreme Under-23 women’s travel soccer team tied the Hazlet United, 5-5 as Dana Armstrong scored two goals and Trisha Herbert, Lindsay Byrne and Nicole Scarmato had one each. Strong defense came from Jackie Davis and Lisa Santomarco in front of goalie Chamaigne Beidler. Melissa Freidman and Sarah…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Committee OKs budget

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Members vow to maintain services    With an approval of the township’s proposed $28 million budget Tuesday that brought no comments from residents, Committeeman Carl Suraci announced the committee will be keeping a close eye on the actions of all departments to ensure that expected services are not reduced despite some…

  • Watch for students’ future successes

       The 2008-2009 academic year has come to a close. Students, who for months have been coming home empty handed, suddenly show up with piles of graded papers. These next two months will give your children the chance to wind down as they prepare for next year.    Our students have worked hard throughout the year and…

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