February 16, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Large teen presence spurs patrols at mall

Uniformed, undercover cops monitoring mall on weekend nights

Police are on detail at the Brunswick Square Mall, hoping to end troubles because of the large presence of teenagers who congregate there. More...

Love is in the air

Above, Dominic DiPierro, of Monroe, looks on as Megan Heyer, of Spotswood, enjoys a snack during Tuesday More...

Funds earmarked for fuel contamination cleanup

State-ordered remediation continues at former boro hall

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Boro moving forward on Reid St. building

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Firehouse referendum goes to voters Saturday

MONROE More...

Local pair robbed, one stabbed outside store

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In tribute

Above, family members of Ashley Streeter, a Monroe teenager who died at the age of 18 last month after being struck by a car in Jamesburg, look on during a memorial service for Ashley at Monroe Township High School Saturday. More...

Letters

Letters

Jensen praised as man of principle and justice, a true humanitarian

The community has lost a true friend, a man for whom I had true respect. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. More...

Sports

Lancers left to gear up for the state playoffs

Entering this week, the St. John Vianney High School ice hockey team needed a win or a tie over one of the state More...

Young Jersey Blues team has turned the corner

With 18 wins in their last 19 games, the Brookdale Community College men More...

GMC tourneys a pair of wide-open affairs

Slew of local teams in contention for conference crowns

High school hoops fans around the county will certainly get their fill of exciting action over the next two weeks as the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament kicks into high gear. More...

Land swap opponents appeal state’s decision

Park Savers, other groups say Monroe application was incomplete

Three environmental groups have appealed the state More...

Photo

Leo Tong, of Monroe, uses a snowblower to clear the sidewalk in front of his Mott Avenue home Sunday after more than a foot of snow blanketed the region. More...

County spends $860K for Ford Ave. acreage

Land between future housing and Mill Pond to remain open space

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Improvements planned at two township parks

EAST BRUNSWICK More...

Teens, age 16, arrested in robbery of pizza man

EAST BRUNSWICK More...

Boro gets unexpected $40K for playground

Officials hope to break ground at Schoenly School in April

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Photo

Jim Aulbach gives a push to a tube with Emily Fodor (top to bottom) Stephanie Wrobleski, Jenna Parisen and Christina Volkmann, who took to a hill off Cherry Blossom Drive in Monroe Sunday after the weekend More...

New officer on board

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Local Muslims take offense to cartoons

Hope to see an end to violent reactions throughout the world

Local Islamic leaders have made no secret of their contempt for the anti-Muslim political cartoons first published in the Danish press. More...

Local teens soar to rank of Eagle Scout

Five members of troop earn honor achieved by only 4 percent of Scouts

Not one but five members of Boy Scout Troop 83, based in South River, were recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. More...

Bulletin Board

Community Bulletin Board

Monroe to host Garden State Symphonic Band

The Monroe Township Patrons of the Arts will present the Garden State Symphonic Band in concert at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Snow date is March 5. More...

Opinion

Parents, officials came up big in playground effort

There is no shortage of victims of the economic state of affairs in New Jersey schools. More...

Giving credit where credit is due

Your Turn

Guest Column On Jan. 28 I received my 25-year-service award, a 25-year pin and a gold watch from the Spotswood Volunteer Fire Department. More...

Business

Sisters help others preserve memories

New business offers scrapbooking supplies, classes

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