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  • MANVILLE: Schools to get $1 million in state aid for roof, boiler projects

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Hillsborough and Manville schools will each get more than $1 million in state funds to help pay for construction projects.    Hillsborough submitted applications for partial roof replacements at the high, middle, intermediate and Hillsborough Elementary schools.    ”We are developing schedules for these projects now that approvals have been received,” school…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: High school clubs to show their stuff

       Learn about the more than 25 clubs offered at Hillsborough High School at a club fair at the Hillsborough Library at 379 South Branch Road on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.    Students will talk about why they love their groups. The fair should interest current high school students wanting to branch out,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Couple dies in fire at home

    Blaze doesn’t appear suspicious, police say    A High Acre Drive couple died in a fire at their home Thursday evening, Dec. 5.    The fire is still under investigation, but did not appear suspicious, police said.    Police said a phone call about the fire was received at about 8:15 p.m.    According to the Hillsborough Fire Company…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Stipend questioned for 10-day principal

    How much should a substitute administrator be paid? By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Harold Blackstone will serve as interim principal at Amsterdam Elementary School this month.    He’ll substitute for Mary Ann Mullady, who will be on a leave of absence from Dec. 10-20. He was approved 6-2 by the school board Monday night.    Mr. Blackstone…

  • MANVILLE: Berkeley College lists student academics

    Campus Corner student news  Two Hillsborough students were awarded a degree from Binghamton (N.Y.) University.    Amanda B. Kohn was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in Italian from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University.    Peter E. Roth was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the Thomas J.…

  • SOUTH HUNTERDON: Winter workouts scheduled for South baseball players

       South Hunterdon High School and Middle School baseball players will hold pre-season baseball workouts in the middle school gym this winter.    Players will work on physical conditioning, stretching, throwing, fielding and hitting mechanics, as well as work with pitchers and catchers.    Players need to bring their gloves and bat (catchers, bring your gear) and wear…

  • MCCC Chorus Concert Rescheduled for Dec. 17

    MCCC Chorus Concert Rescheduled for Dec. 17

    By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. – The Mercer County Community College Chorus Concert, “Songs of the Season,” has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. (The concert was postponed due to inclement weather.) The concert is free and open to the public, and will take place at Kelsey Theatre, located on the college’s West…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Local man’s beard wins third place

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Local man’s beard wins third place

    For bearded Kendall Park resident Christopher Porrovecchio, “it has been a 27-month journey” full of recognition for his unique hobby. By Ed Birch, Special Writer For bearded Kendall Park resident Christopher Porrovecchio, “it has been a 27-month journey” full of recognition for his unique hobby.    ”I was inspired by the cable television show ‘Whisker Wars’…

  • SOUTH BRUNWSWICK; Indian Health holding mammogram screening

    SOUTH BRUNWSWICK; Indian Health holding mammogram screening

    File photo. Women received a free mammogram screening from the Indian Health Camp in September.