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  • LETTER: Teacher’s dismissil raises questions

    To the editor:     I’m just writing as a concerned parent of a seventh-grader at Crossroads Middle School. I’ve heard various rumors regarding a teacher’s dismissal.    As homeowners in Monmouth Junction, my wife and me are taxpayers and support the South Brunswick school system. We have been extremely impressed with Crossroads South, and feel privileged…

  • POLICE BEAT

    BORDENTOWN CITY    Police are seeking the thief who reportedly stole $300 in money and a cell phone from a parked car on Sept. 30.    According to police, a car belonging to a Union Street resident was entered sometime during the night while it was parked unlocked in front of the resident’s house. Police ask anyone…

  • Valley GOP to host Oct. 27 ‘Evening with the Candidates’

    The program will be held from 7- 9 p.m. at H. I. Rib & Co., Route 31 North, Hopewell Township.    The Hopewell Valley Republican Association invites the public to learn more about Nov. 2 general election candidates on Oct. 27, when it sponsors its annual "Evening with the Candidates."    The program will be held from…

  • Voter tally tops 20,000

    And officials say more expected By:Roger Alvarado    With this year’s pivotal presidential election just weeks away, nonvoters across the country were coming out in droves Monday to beat state imposed deadlines to sign up to vote Nov. 2.    Hillsborough appeared to be no different, with registration up more than 5 percent just since July.    On…

  • Cheryl Simone

    Assistant Superintendent Candidate By: Lea Kahn    Lawrence High School graduate and longtime educator Cheryl Simone said she always wanted to come home to Lawrence — the Lawrence Township School District, that is.    That dream may come true, if the school board chooses her to fill the job of assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. She…

  • A candidate’s like-ability can be important

    To the editor By:    I would like to send an appeal to voters who place emphasis on the like-ability of a presidential candidate.    First: You are more likely to be eaten by a shark than spend time enjoying the company of the president of the United States.    Second: International respect for our president will have…

  • LHS field hockey squad eyeing states

    Lawrence field hockey By: John E. Powers    The Lawrence High School field hockey team has improved its game. But the question is whether the Cardinals have improved enough to make a serious run at a state tournament playoff berth as the cutoff date of Oct. 22 gets closer.    The Cardinals, 2-5-2, went 1-1-1 over the…

  • Restaurant reopens with family fare

    Drewby’s offers special nights By:Roger Alvarado    South Plainfield resident Bill Mackenzie has taken what was once the Corner Café and turned it into a beautifully furnished family-style restaurant full of good food, drinks and laughter.    On Sept. 28, Mr. Mackenzie opened Drewby’s Grill Pub at 16 S. Main St., site of the Corner Café, which…

  • Cotsen Library to host children’s political caucus

       As Election Day approaches, Cotsen Children’s Library at Princeton University’s Firestone Library will give young citizens their own forum to explore the issues that are most important to them. Middle school students can discuss their concerns in a free Children’s Caucus on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library.    During…