Community, military pay final respects to Army paratrooper
Hundreds gathered last week to honor and pay final respects to U.S. Army Cpl. Steven R. Koch, 23, who gave his life to protect his country. The many people whose lives were touched by the soldier remembered a courageous, giving and kind young man.
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PHOTOS BY STEVEN M. BARON Police and fire officials are investigating a fire that destroyed a vacant farmhouse on Dunhams Corner Road in East Brunswick March 11. Above: The house was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters fromthe Brookview Volunteer Fire Company arrived around 11 p.m. All three of the township's fire districts responded to extinguish the flames. The fire is considered suspicious, according to District 2 Fire Marshal Billy Johnson. Right:Ashell of the building could be seen the following day. More...
Council accepts offer of out-of-town officials to help department
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer
HELMETTA - Police chiefs from several area towns were among those packed into a crowded borough hall last week to support Cully Lewis remaining in his capacity as police chief. More...
Grants fund work at Mundy park, area near DeVoe Lake
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
SPOTSWOOD - Construction could begin this summer on $500,000 worth of improvements to Mundy Avenue Park. The improved park will have a basketball court that doubles in the winter as an ice skating rink, a small tot lot, a walking path around the park's perimeter and 13 new parking spots for easier access to the park, according to Borough Council President Curtis Stollen. More...
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK - The township is asking the state Local Finance Board to grant a waiver so that this year's proposed tax levy can increase by more than 4 percent. More...
Eggs-ellent hunt
