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  • Boggs looking for girls team to improve in 2005

    Lawrence girls soccer By: Mike Molaro    Coming off a 3-12-1 season, the Lawrence High School girls soccer squad enters 2005 with a realistic attitude and even more realistic goals.    "We are looking for improvement, both as a team and individually," said head coach Dave Boggs, who is starting his 12th year with the Cardinals. "If…

  • EDITORIAL: Help kids be happy, healthy new students

    EDITORIAL Parents need to do more to make back-to-school transition an easy one.    The list is usually small — some glue, a pair of scissors, new shoes, a special dress or another new outfit, maybe a backpack.    Don’t let its size fool you, that small shopping list is symbolic of big things to come, and…

  • Special issue will help mark a special day

    EDITORIAL    Next Thursday is the day school officials in Washington Township have been looking forward to for six years — the opening of the new Robbinsville High School.    For a municipality that has long sought a way to exert its own identity in the region’s ever evolving economic and demographic landscape, Robbinsville High School is…

  • Strong defense a plus for SBHS field hockey

    By: Rich Fisher    It doesn’t seem fair, really. After winning the first two games of its existence a year ago and finally getting some momentum, South Brunswick High’s field hockey team is forced to rebuild.    "It’s a scary thing, you’re two-and-whatever and you’re rebuilding," coach Danielle Matlack said with a laugh.    Actually, it’s not as…

  • Labor Day tradition signals summer’s end

    Fountain of Life Center kicks off its 26th annual Labor Day Festival on Monday. By: Scott Morgan    FLORENCE — The lake on the Fountain of Life Center grounds is typically quiet at 8 a.m. This Labor Day though, the sounds of fishing reels and splashing bass will help kick off the center’s 26th annual Labor…

  • Yellow jackets, NBC hockey dressed for success

    By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer    There’s a new buzz at Northern Burlington County Regional High School and it’s all about the four yellow jackets.    Jamie Harris, Justine Titko, Chelsea Stevenson and Amanda Lowe, four senior midfielders for Northern Burlington’s girls varsity field hockey team, all spent time at the University of Maryland this summer honing…

  • Allentown, N.J., its rise and progress, Part 26

    HISTORICALLY SPEAKING    This installment begins with property ownership along Church Street, once known as Paine Street in honor of Thomas — from Charles R. Hutchinson writings in 1888.     May 16, 1749, "Joseph Stennard of the City of Philadelphia," &c. conveyed to "Robert Newell, of the county of Monmouth," &c. for L150, "All those two…

  • Police force grows to meet population

    Mansfield population growth demands more police officers. By: Scott Morgan    MANSFIELD — The township Police Department is growing, which is the point, as the town is growing too. Growth, in fact, was the reason given by Mayor Arthur Puglia and Police Chief James Humble when asked why Mansfield has just hired two new officers for…

  • RHS to get some special recognition

    Messenger Press recognizes Washington School District in next week’s issue.    Next week, the Washington School District will make history when it officially opens Robbinsville High School for more than 300 students, teachers and staff. The Messenger-Press is memorializing this important day with a special 24-page supplement on the new school.    With information from administrators, students,…