Category: archives
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Brackett, Stein return to lead Cards
Lawrence boys basketball By: Jim Green While the Lawrence High School boys basketball team lost the bulk of its lineup to graduation last year, head coach Pat Tarrant still has two talented veterans to fall back on. In senior point guard Matt Stein and junior center Brett Brackett, the Cardinals are returning their second- and…
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Town gets state grants for drainage, sidewalks
DOT funding to help township implement safety improvements. By: Joseph Harvie South Brunswick has received two grants totaling $300,000 from the state Department of Transportation to use for roadway and drainage improvements The first grant, issued last week, was for $100,000 to make safety improvements to Kingston Lane; the second, issued earlier this week, was…
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BRHS bowling teams a combined 9-1
By: Sean Moylan Freshman Kim Limani and senior Amanda Casey led the Bordentown Regional High School girls’ varsity bowling team to a quality 3-1 victory over a strong new Egypt squad at Papp’s last Friday night. "They did well, but they gave up a point (game)," said Bordentown head coach Ron Jones of his talented…
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LETTERS: Party policy makes sense
To the editor: We applaud Principal Glenn Famous for making a decision for the benefit of the students’ safety and the academic quality at Cambridge School. As principal, he should have the right to make any decision based on what is best for the children. These days, educators need to be concerned not only…
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Township social services a first step to independence
South Brunswick Food Pantry brings cheer, food and hope to struggling families. By: Joseph Harvie Nichole got married when she was 19. She married the father of her first born child, and divorced shortly afterward. Her son, Jordon, is now, 10, and is being raise by both her and her ex-husband with whom she remains…
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Mustangs seeking .500 record in Stibitz’s fifth year
WRESTLING PREVIEW By: Rudy Brandl Manville High wrestling coach Brett Stibitz fully expects his team to win more matches this winter. Now in his fifth year in charge of the once-mighty program, Stibitz has built the numbers back up to a very desirable level, especially for a small Group 1 school. Many of the…
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Committee being investigated
Washington Township Committee is the subject of an investigation due to alleged violations of the Open Public Meetings Act. By: Lauren Burgoon WASHINGTON The Township Committee learned last week that it is the subject of a Mercer County prosecutor’s investigation for possible Open Public Meetings Act violations. The township’s attorney, Peter Sheridan, told the…
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Athletes’ pay skews perceptions
To the editor By: "They’re not doing anything for me. I have a lot of risk here. I’ve got a family to feed," exclaims NBA player Latrell Sprewell in reference to the latest contract offer from his team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. From the sounds of it, Mr. Sprewell must have been offered a meager salary…
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Older, wiser wrestling squad ready to return to win column
Hopewell Valley wrestling By: Jim Green For the Hopewell Valley Central High School wrestling team, the buzzword in 2004-05 is experience. The younger wrestlers have more of it. The older wrestlers have plenty to impart. And most importantly, the team has a full year of experience competing for coach Pete Christathakis. "Last year, we got…
