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  • Scouts go to bat for Pantry

    The bag distribution and collection is part of an annual event in which the Scouts help collect food for the Food Pantry’s holiday meal program. By: Joseph Harvie    The empty shopping bags were distributed last weekend.    This weekend, the Boy Scouts hope to collect those bags, filled with food to help patrons of the township…

  • This Week

    Thursday    Indie flick: The Lawrence Library Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library invites the public to attend a showing of "Drifters," at 7 p.m. as part of the Independent Films @ Your Library program.    The film is the official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and tells the tale of a man who was…

  • Christian Academy honors veterans

    New Jersey United Christian Academy hosts Veterans Day ceremony (Nov. 10) By: Marisa Maldonado    UPPER FREEHOLD — It’s been more than 50 years since Maj. Tom Weghorst served in Korea with the Marines, and Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the New Jersey United Christian Academy was his chance to dust off his blue uniform and…

  • Movie Timetables

    Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from November 11, 2005 to November 17, 2005. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…

  • Woman could lose leg

    Victim undergoes surgery after hit-and-run on Route 1. By: Joseph Harvie    Doctors were trying to reattach a woman’s leg late Tuesday evening following a hit-and-run accident on Route 1.    According to police, Yelena Alter, 45, of Jersey Avenue in Monmouth Mobile Park on Route 1, was hit by a car that left the scene while…

  • Windows to the World

    Smita Rao exhibits her computer-altered Bucks County landscapes at the new The Gallery at The Frame Shop in Lambertville. By: Megan Sullivan    Beneath many layers, artist Smita Rao’s thoughts are neatly tucked within her digital prints of Bucks County landscapes. The Doylestown resident transfers her visions into unique forms of art and makes them tangible.…

  • MHS harriers do their best in final tri-meet

    Todorovic wins first race By: Rudy Brandl    Manville High cross country coach Jim O’Connor continued to have a positive attitude even after his team lost twice to finish a winless season last week.    There was good reason for O’Connor’s optimism after Manville dropped both ends of a home tri-meet to South Hunterdon (20-39) and Belvidere…

  • Police Beat for the week of Nov. 10

    BORDENTOWN CITY    Police apprehended five men wanted for contempt of court over the weekend before Halloween.    According to police, officers involved in the department’s Proactive Task Force compiled a list of known warrant offenders who were suspected to be in the city and set out to round them up on Oct. 28 and 29. Four…

  • Manville booters have some fun in finale

    Brozyna scores twice in victory By: John E. Powers        Unfortunately for the Manville High School boys’ soccer team, frustration became a constant companion in as the Mustangs struggled to get on track offensively. Finally, in the season’s final game last week, the Mustangs got an opportunity to have some fun.    Senior midfielder Rafal Brozyna,…