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    The last flowers of fall. KAREN KESTEN/STAFF

  • Band and its many helpers set to spread holiday cheer

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Rita Jones, left to right, Cindie Dnistrian and Dee Wallace help their fellow “elves” box up goodies at the Holiday Express warehouse in Tinton Falls on Nov. 20. Right: Kevin Harjes boxes up gift bags and supplies in preparation for a party the following day. Holiday Express has evolved over…

  • Metuchen sees another pedestrian fatality

    By KATHY CHANG & JESSICA D’AMICO A 75-year-old Metuchen man was killed after being struck by a car at the intersection of Grove Avenue and Christol Street in the borough. The incident occurred around 6:23 a.m. Nov. 21, according to police Sgt. David Liantonio. The pedestrian, Zheng Kang Lu, died while being transported to Robert…

  • Mascots comfortable in disguise

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Julia Linger, dressed as the Wardlaw-Hartridge School mascot Rambunctious, celebrates during a 2013 middle school soccer game in Edison. PHOTO COURTESY OF WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE SCHOOL The first time Angelica Franco donned the Cougar costume and became the Colts Neck High School mascot, she knew it was something she was going to…

  • LAWRENCE: Chief Posluszny on police work, stepping down

    LAWRENCE: Chief Posluszny on police work, stepping down

    Lea Kahn Lawrence Township Police Chief Daniel A. Posluszny.

  • POLICE BLOTTER: November 29

    Hamilton    Police investigated burglaries on Foy Drive and in the 2100 block of Nottingham Way on Nov. 13.    In addition, police investigated an auto theft in 600 block of Norway Avenue, a theft on Argonne Avenue and shoplifting incident in the 100 block of Marketplace Boulevard.    Police announced no suspects or arrests.    Nov. 14 police…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: November 28

    Allentown    Police charged Laritza Maysonet, 33, of Trenton, for driving while suspended after a motor vehicle stop on Church Street at 6:10 p.m. On Nov. 1.    The accused was released without bail.    Nov. 10 police charged Sanal Badmagoryaer, 31, of Brooklyn, New York, for driving while suspended after a motor vehicle stop on North Main…

  • FLORENCE: Council advising EPA no fence for park

    FLORENCE: Council advising EPA no fence for park

    Florence Township Mayor Craig Wilkie updates residents on the recreation/park area in Roebling Village during the Township Council’s meeting Nov. 6. Amy Batista photo

  • HILLSBOROUGH: DPW leader Sixt retiring from job

    He started in 1977 as laborer at $3.85 an hour By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    After 36 years of climbing the ladder in the township’s public works department, Ernest “Buck” Sixt is retiring on top.    His retirement as director of public works was set to be accepted by the Township Committee on Tuesday night. The…

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