• HEALTH MATTERS: Understanding MERS-CoV and other cornaviruses

    Most people at some point in their lives will get infected with what are called coronaviruses — common viruses that usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses. By David J. Herman, Special Writer Most people at some point in their lives will get infected with what are called coronaviruses – common viruses that usually…

  • MANVILLE-HILLSBOROUGH: Elks clambake helps special needs kids

    23rd annual barbecue is Sept. 7 at Brooks Boulevard lodge By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    For 22 years the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2119 has held an annual clambake and barbecue to support special needs children. On Saturday, Sept. 7, (if it rains, it’s the next day) the clambake will be held from 1 to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: New officers hired

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: New officers hired

    Submitted photo These are the four new officers sworn in Tuesday night at the Township council meeting. Left to right, Bafti Salhi, George Morgan, William Beard and William Bonura.

  • MANVILLE: Seniors can learn how to get rid of medication

       Registered nurse Cynthia Voorhees wil talk about the proper disposal of medications Tues., Sept. 3 at the Manville Senior Center in Fire Company No. 1 at 20 So. Third Ave.    The program by Ms. Voorhees, an eldercare services administrator with the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, will emphasize the importance of proper…

  • CRANBURY: Basketball coach adds top harrier position

    Shelley takes over as head boys cross country coach By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    When Mark Shelley left South Carolina to come to Princeton, he left behind a couple of coaching positions he really enjoyed.    After some time at the sub-varsity level in each sport, Shelley now has his second head coaching position at…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: St. Augustine School celebrates 50 years

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: St. Augustine School celebrates 50 years

    St. Augustine of Canterbury School in Kendall Park opened its doors to students for the first time on Sept. 5, 1963; 50 years later, the students will begin the 2013-2014 school year, according to  St. Augustine of Canterbury School in Kendall Park opened its doors to students for the first time on Sept. 5, 1963;…

  • HAMILTON: Candidate accuses mayor of stonewalling police radio improvements

    HAMILTON: Candidate accuses mayor of stonewalling police radio improvements

    Antonio Gambino, an independent candidate for mayor, along with Vinnie Capodanno, left, his campaign manager and former Democratic councilman, hold a press conference in front of Hamilton Police headquarters Aug. 29. Staff photo by James McEvoy

  • WEST WINDSOR: Stiefel has Worldly view

    WEST WINDSOR: Stiefel has Worldly view

    Princeton Junction resident trying out for Israeli national lax team By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    With the Lightning Lacrosse team, Kyle Stiefel was a part of a pretty special group that went unbeaten in 2005.    The Princeton Junction resident is bidding to become a part of another special group, the first Team Israel to…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: She found refuge in comic characters

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