• POLICE BLOTTER: October 24

    Florence    Police charged Samuel Earl Covington Jr., 30, of Burlington, Oct. 17 after it was discovered he had an outstanding warrant out of Seaside Park for failure to appear.    Mr. Covington was initially brought to police headquarters where he failed to post bail, police said.    The accused was then turned over to Seaside Police.    Oct.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Graduate receives full scholarship

    Jane Bukovec, of Robbinsville, has been awarded a full scholarship to attend Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia. Jane Bukovec, of Robbinsville, has been awarded a full scholarship to attend Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia.    Ms. Bukovec, through the John P. McNulty Scholarship for Excellence in Science and Math, will receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship.    In addition, she…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Neshanic Garden Club tends to eight gardens

    HILLSBOROUGH: Neshanic Garden Club tends to eight gardens

    At the Senior Nutrition Center in Hillsborough are, from left, Lynn Marley, Diane Handwerk, Beryl Van Arsdale, Barbara Zielsdorff, Dot Slusarchyk and Pilar Advani. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Zielsdorff) 

  • Last weekend, a mixed bag for locals

    Two of three football teams net victories by Michael Mack, Special Writer All three local high school football teams played this past weekend, with two of the three picking up big wins.    Florence Township Memorial High School took to the road to play Delran in a non-conference game Oct. 18. The Flashes were unable to…

  • HAMILTON: Candidate wants energy funds returned

    HAMILTON: Candidate wants energy funds returned

    Gambino says administration has not done enough by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — With PSE&G’s Mercer Generating Station behind him Oct. 17, Independent mayoral candidate Antonio Gambino called for the return of energy tax funds to Hamilton Township.    Mr. Gambino, along with Democratic candidate Barbara Plumeri, is challenging incumbent Mayor Kelly A. Yaede, a…

  • MANVILLE: Blame GOP for the shutdown

    To the editor:    What does the current government shutdown reflect about the American politicians and the political atmosphere?    It reflects a political atmosphere where bipartisanship is no longer popular and preserving the party platform is of utmost importance. It reflects a political atmosphere where the Republican Party sees no problem with holding the nation hostage…

  • Hopewell Valley fortunate to have Abigail Waugh

    Madeleine Mansier, Pennington To the editor: For the first time, my husband, Larry Mansier, and I have had a need to tap the experience, wisdom and compassion of Abigail Waugh, Hopewell Valley Senior Services Coordinator, for a personal situation.    Following a five-day hospitalization for a serious infection, Larry came home only to find that after…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Skaar says issues remain the same as when he ran in 1995

    HILLSBOROUGH: Skaar says issues remain the same as when he ran in 1995

    Campaign Corner submission    On Oct. 2, Democrats from Hillsborough and Manville gathered for “Pizza ‘n Politics” with Art Skaar, Democratic candidate for Hillsborough Township Committee.    In attendance also were Frank Jurewicz, candidate for Manville Borough Council; Keiona Miller, candidate for Somerset County Freeholder, and Peg Schaffer, Somerset County Democratic Organization chairwoman.    ”I decided to seek…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Coach, former NFL star indicted for fraud (UDPATED)

    ROBBINSVILLE: Coach, former NFL star indicted for fraud (UDPATED)

    Former NFL wide receiver Irving Fryar has been indicted on charges that he and his mother allegedly conspired to steal nearly $700,000 by fraudulently obtaining several home equity loans, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced last week.

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