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February 15, 2007
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Shotgun robberies still being probed
Suspect was shot by officer coming out of N.B. liquor store
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer
Two men remained in jail Wednesday in connection with an incident in which a man suspected of robbing a North Brunswick liquor store was fatally shot by a police officer. Jamar Bradley, 30, of New Brunswick, reportedly brandished a shotgun Feb. 7, while Joel Cruz, 26, of Somerset, r... More...

Students from the Indianica Academy of Union perform "1970: A Love Story" at the talent show fundraiser at the Crossroads South Middle School in South Brunswick on Saturday. The benefit was for the organization SOFKIN (Support Organization for Kids in Need). More...

Where some saw eyesore, builder saw opportunity
Facing wrecking ball, 18th-century home will instead be refurbished
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

SOUTH BRUNSWICK - Outside, you can see paint that, long ago, began to peel. In the windowpanes, shards of broken glass remain like a shining monument to their inability to keep out the cold winter's chill. The wood, meanwhile, continues to rot. Inside, it's not quite so pretty. More...


Ageless Marv-el
After years in corporate world, senior harmonizes music with laughter
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

Marvin Kantor may be playing the harmonica, but he sure ain't singing the blues.The former North Brunswick resident, who will turn 70 in May, has gone from a shy, introverted boy to the head of a distinguished collection firm in New York City to an entertainer for the young and old alike. More...


'House party' ordinance up for vote Tuesday
Minors would face fines, possible license loss for underage drinking
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK - "American Pie." "Sixteen Candles." "Mean Girls." Although Hollywood glorifies underage drinking and parentless house parties, North Brunswick wants to make such instances nonexistent. The Township Council has created a "house party" ordinance that would impo... More...


Corzine demands cut in greenhouse gas emissions
Bill similar to executive order is under review in the state Legislature
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Gov. Jon Corzine signed an executive order on Tuesday that seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state by 80 percent. The order is virtually identical to a bill introduced in the Legislature in June. Both the bill and the order mandate that greenhouse gas emissions in the ... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Community Bulletin Board
Tickets now on sale for Raider Robotix show
The Raider Robotix team of North Brunswick Township High School will hold a bodybuilding, figure and health expo May 19 at 30 Raider Road. Prejudging begins at noon, with the night show at 6 p.m. Prejudging show tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students. Night show prices are $10 and... More...
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 Letters
•Respect parents' opinions on vaccinations
At best, your Feb. 8 editorial, "Vaccine a question of health, not morality," was a grossly misinformed example of how not to make an informed health decision. At worst, it was a full assault on the rights and means of parents to protect their children against what are for many potentially se... More...
•Black Americans have made indispensible contributions
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 Editorials
•For the Record
The Feb. 8 article "Degrees in hand, Chubb grads excited for future" incorrectly identified Robert Davis as the North Brunswick Township Council vice president. Davis is the council president. More...
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Edward J. Freiwald Mr. Freiwald, 79, of North Brunswick, died Feb. 1, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in South River, he was a lifelong resident of North Brunswick. He was a mechanic at Personal Products Corporation, Milltown, for 40 years, retiring... More...
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 Schools
•Uncertainty in Trenton clouds budget process
Unfunded federal mandates are also posing problems for schools
SOUTH BRUNSWICK - The school district now faces the onerous task of crafting a budget amid state-level changes to the property tax system, though according to district officials, they're not going to let that stop them. More...
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 Sports
•Bombers hope to make run at District 20 title
The Sayreville High School wrestling team heads into the NJSIAA District 20 tournament this weekend with the eight 20-match winners and a team-record 23 wins. Nevertheless, it's been an extremely difficult year for coach John Denuto's team. Curtis Knight, the father of Mike Knight, an... More...
•Up and over
•Sports Shorts
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 Business
•Von Thuns named N.J. Farm Family of the Year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK - The proprietors of Von Thun's Country Farm Market were named Farm Family of the Year for 2007 by the Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey. The Von Thun farm, a 90-acre expanse on Ridge Road, grows a variety of crops during the year, including potatoes, soybea... More...
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