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  • Field hockey to overcome lost leaders

    Hopewell Valley field hockey By: John E. Powers    Adjusting to the loss of key graduated players is part of a high school coach’s ritual, and that’s no different for Hopewell Valley Central High School field hockey coach Jami Taranto.    The Lady Bulldogs were 15-5 last year, losing a heartbreaking overtime decision to South Plainfield in…

  • Deans Apartments’ owners face fines

    Apartment complex owners face fines for nonfunctioning lights and other fire safety violations. By: Melissa Hayes    The parking lot lights are still out at Deans Apartments and property manager Lower County Management of Sicklerville is going to have to pay.    Ron Schmalz, public information coordinator for the township, said Wednesday that the management company for…

  • BRHS football after a winning season

    By: Sean Moylan    "We have a lot of kids out for football, but a lot of them are underclassmen," said Jack Yost, who is starting his third season as the Bordentown Regional High School boys’ Varsity Football squad.    "But our goal is to go at least 500."    In order to attain that goal, Bordentown’s starting…

  • Hopewell girls squad prepared to challenge for conference crown

    Hopewell Valley girls soccer By: Mike Molaro    The Hopewell Valley Central High School girls soccer team lost seven quality players from last season’s 15-5 team that advanced to the Central Jersey Group III semifinals of the state tournament before losing to West Windsor-Plainsboro North 2-0.    Ordinarily, that might raise a red flag for most teams.…

  • Vikes hope to take next step this season

    By: Rich Fisher    How does a program improve on the greatest season in its history?    Make things greater, of course.    "We’re really excited to step out there and be just as competitive as last year and achieve the same, if not go further in the states," said South Brunswick High volleyball coach Nancy McDonald. "That’s…

  • Burglars hit homes

    Police find link between two area burglaries. By: Melissa Hayes    Police said they think two burglaries on Ginger Court are connected.    Police said the bandits hit two homes while their owners were on vacation, including one at 9:24 p.m. Saturday at 24 Ginger Court in Princeton Walk.    The rear door of the home was smashed,…

  • Katrina’s arrival inspires Red Cross relief efforts

    More volunteers may be needed! By Emily Craighead    As Hurricane Katrina raged across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, Central New Jersey Red Cross volunteers were already on their way to help residents in the affected areas.    In preparation for response to Hurricane Katrina’s second landfall, along the Gulf Coast, the American Red Cross of Central New…

  • BOE member Michael Wilson resigns

    UPDATED: Mr. Wilson was in the final year of his second term. He was elected to the school board in 2000. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Citing increased responsibilities, school board member Michael Wilson has resigned from the Lawrence Township Board of Education, effective immediately.    Mr. Wilson, whose three-year term would have expired in April 2006,…

  • Poetic Justice

    Renaissance man Nick Barberio has taken his experiences and put them into an exhibit on street photography and still life. By: Susan Van Dongen    According to costume historian, consultant and designer Nick Barberio, hats are much more than just something to cover the head. They’re a combination of crafts and art forms — quilting, stitching,…