• MANVILLE: Polluter will millions for cleanup

    Court settlement paves the way for government to be reimbursed    Federal and state governments will get back some of the money paid to clean up a contaminated site in downtown Manville starting more than 12 years ago.    The federal Environmental Protection Agency says a legal settlement requires a national firm to pay the federal government…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Driver charged in five-vehicle crash

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    An East Brunswick man is facing numerous charges following a five-vehicle accident Friday afternoon.    Police charged East Brunswick resident Daniel Gambale, 40, with driving under the influence, two counts of assault by auto, possession of narcotics, driving while suspended and several other motor vehicle offenses following the crash…

  • LETTER: Autism Day important

        April 2 was World Autism Day, an opportunity for all of us to raise awareness and support for the treatment and prevention of autism. Most importantly, it serves as an opportunity to recognize all those who are affected by autism and to increase the dialogue on how we can put an end to…

  • FLORENCE: Community mourns fallen police chief

    FLORENCE: Community mourns fallen police chief

    Chief Scully, 58, of Florence, died early Sunday evening surrounded by his family and friends, according to township officials. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE —The community is mourning the loss of Florence Police Department Chief Alvin Scully who lost his battle with cancer Sunday.    ”It is with deep regret that we announce the passing…

  • JAMESBURG: Holiday breakfast benefiting local needs

    By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer    A few borough committees will benefit from an Easter lunch hosted at the Elks Lodge on April 12.    The breakfast will raise money to sponsor activities for each of the groups, according to organizers.    The Special Needs Committee, Youth Activities Committee and Veterans Committee hold several functions each year…

  • PLUMSTED: Officer promoted to corporal

    PLUMSTED: Officer promoted to corporal

    Plumsted Township police officer Jason Reilly was recently promoted to the rank of corporal. Photo by David Kilby

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Smell a fire? Don’t worry, it’s planned

       Heads up. If you smell smoke this weekend in the area of Duke Farms, everything’s OK.    Township Committeeman Frank DelCore advised Tuesday night that prescribed burns of fields will take place Saturday on the private preserve.    Starting controlled fires now will lessen the likelihood of wildfires later in the summer, he said. It also…

  • MANVILLE: Library show displays students’ best artwork

    MANVILLE: Library show displays students’ best artwork

    By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    Manville High School Art students participated in the 6th annual Youth Art Month Celebration featured at the Manville Public Library during March.    The students in classes from Studio Art 1 to 3, Art Major, Computer Graphics, Advanced Computer Graphics and Commercial Design had their artwork on display. New this…

  • FLORENCE: Community mourns fallen police chief

    FLORENCE: Community mourns fallen police chief

    Chief Scully, 58, of Florence, died early Sunday evening surrounded by his family and friends, according to township officials. Courtesy photo.

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