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  • Booknotes

    Skillful support: What to do for able readers By: Dr. Joan Ruddiman    We — parents and teachers — worry about kids who don’t read. We have support in place for kids who have trouble reading. We work hard to encourage non-readers to read more.    But what do we do for talented readers? How do we…

  • Candidates for board make case for seat

    Board of Education interviews candidates for open seat. By: Josh Appelbaum    Candidates for an open seat on the Board of Education say they want to continue the success of district schools, and that there is always room for improvement.    Eight men are seeking to temporarily fill the vacancy on the school board caused by the…

  • Vikes serving up wins in sub-par GMC

    By: Rich Fisher    With the halfway point of the high school volleyball season upon us, South Brunswick coach Nancy McDonald is certain of two things — that some traditional Greater Middlesex Conference teams are down in talent this season, and that this could well be the best serving team she has ever had.    "I would…

  • Turnovers doom Mustangs at Middlesex

    Manville scores to break shutout skid By: Shawn Tyrrell        MIDDLESEX — Turnovers are perhaps the hardest thing for any football team to overcome. For Manville High, it has become the team’s Achilles heel in recent games.    Last Friday evening, Manville traveled to Middlesex to take on the Blue Jays hoping to continue to play…

  • Cascade Lodge

    Dishes prepared tableside and sinfully rich selections make for a unique and gracious dining experience in Kintnersville, Pa. By: Amy Brummer Cascade Lodge 5065 Lehnenberg Road Kintnersville, Pa. (610) 346-7484 www.cascadelodge.com Food: Good to very good Service: Very good Prices: Moderately expensive Cuisine: Classic continental and very rich, with several dishes flambéed tableside Vegetarian Options…

  • EDITORIAL: New rules are needed for rentals

    EDITORIAL It’s about time the Township Council took some measures to protect apartment renters.    The Township Council is considering an office designed to protect renters by making sure that apartments in South Brunswick meet basic standards.    Our only question is: "What took you so long?"    Council members said last week the inspection idea surfaced in…

  • Field hockey team set for county run

    RAIDER ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl        The Hillsborough High field hockey team returned to the win column last week and hopes to keep building momentum heading into Friday’s Somerset County Tournament quarterfinal vs. Somerville.    Hillsborough (7-4) scored twice in the first half and held off a Watchung Hills rally for a 2-1 victory last Thursday…

  • Road to close for Friday parade

    By:    Due to Hopewell Valley Central High School’s Homecoming Parade tomorrow (Friday), South Main Street in Pennington will be closed between Ingleside and Delaware avenues between 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parking will be prohibited on both sides of that section of South Main Street during that time period.

  • Fourth Foodfest adds to menu

    Rescue Squad fundraiser set for Oct. 23 By:Melissa Edmond    Local residents can show their Halloween spirit and support the Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad Auxiliary by attending the fourth annual Foodfest of Manville on Oct. 23.    "It’s a great opportunity to have a night of fun and raise money for the rescue squad," said…