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  • THE STATE WE’RE IN: Organic lawn care will help protect water supply

    THE STATE WE’RE IN By Michele S. Byers Organic gardening is the key to lawn health and water safety.    Most of us no longer earn our living from working the soil. But even though we’ve taken "the boy out of the farm," a quick look around New Jersey’s suburbs will confirm that you can’t take…

  • Walter Scherer attains Eagle Scout rank

    For his Eagle Scout service project, he planned, solicited donations for, and managed the construction of a deck off the back of the Pennington First Aid Squad Building.    Walter Scherer, 18, of Pennington, recently reached Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest honor.    He was honored in April at a Court of Honor ceremony and reception…

  • District ready to buy land for driveway

    Constable School is getting a new driveway. By: Joseph Harvie    The South Brunswick School District will purchase a Constable Road property from the township to build a new driveway for the Constable School.    The Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that authorized the sale to the school district.    The township purchased the 13,800-square-foot piece from…

  • Laying a foundation of student activity

    Teacher retires after 33 years of physical education. By: Matt Egan    After teaching physical education for 33 years, Theresa Cone is ready to say goodbye.    "Working here has been a wonderful opportunity for me," said Dr. Cone. "I worked in a school district that challenged me, encouraged me, acknowledged my work and provided me an…

  • George Mindos Sr.

    By:    MANVILLE — George Mindos Sr. died June 10 at home. He was 80.    He lived in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., before moving to Manville 64 years ago.    Mr. Mindos worked for the Johns-Manville Corporation in Manville for 36 years, retiring in 1982. He was a quality Control Supervisor from 1962 to 1982 and a member of…

  • Fitting end for banners that are not ‘yet waving’

    Scout’s project offers proper disposal of worn-out flags By:Donna Lukiw    Andrew Robinson from Boy Scout Troop 489 of Hillsborough earned his required merit badges and experienced outdoor adventures to be eligible for moving up to Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts.    Andrew caught a shark, camped out on an island for five days,…

  • Move to end class ranks at HHS under study

    School board asks guidance supervisor for more information By:Donna Lukiw    Hillsborough High School may eliminate class ranking for students if a move to end the practice is adopted by the Board of Education.    During Monday night’s board meeting, students and board members discussed the advantages and disadvantages of continuing with ranking the students in academics.…

  • For the June 16 issue

    Kevin J. Britt, Margaret C. Harrison, Wesley R. Murray Sr., Belle Ruth Clarke, Elizabeth W. Scudder. Kevin J. Britt    ROEBLING — Kevin J. Britt, 50, of Roebling, died Sunday at home.    Mr. Britt was born in Patterson, the son of John and Helen Kotch Britt. He resided in Elizabeth before moving to Roebling 10 years…

  • Demetriou provided game-winning hit

    CHAMPIONS NOTEBOOK By: Rudy Brandl    DOVER — Mark Demetriou deserves a lot of credit for the Hillsborough High baseball team’s championship victory in the NJSIAA State Group 4 finals Saturday.    Two years ago, Demetriou probably figured he’d be making a different type of contribution to a championship ball club, but his scholastic journey still ended…