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  • School official McGraw announces retirement

    Assistant superintendent to leave Lawrence after 25 years. By: Lea Kahn    Mimeograph machines, slide rules and computer punch cards were the order of the day when Bruce R. McGraw began his 25-year tenure as administrator for curriculum and instruction for the Lawrence Township School District in1979.    Dr. McGraw, who announced his plans Tuesday to retire…

  • Sharbell’s Plainsboro Village aims to please with early deliveries

    This collection of single-family homes consist of spacious floor plans of up to approximately 3,150 square feet, with up to four bedrooms, two and one-half baths, and two-car garages This collection of single-family homes consist of spacious floor plans of up to approximately 3,150 square feet, with up to four bedrooms, two and one-half baths,…

  • Shifting focus from numbers to paints

    Princeton’s Triumph to host resident’s art. By: Allison Busacca    Three years ago, Frank Haggerty was just an accountant with artistic inclinations.    However, at 54 years old, his passion is shifting from numbers to paint and he is holding his first solo exhibit at Triumph Brewing Co. in Princeton starting Monday and running through Sept. 26.…

  • 14s have strong showing in district tourney

    Babe Ruth baseball By: Jim Green    Prior to the District 1 Tournament, the Lawrence Babe Ruth 14-year old All-Stars set two goals for themselves.    First, they wanted to win at least two games in the tournament. Second, they wanted to reach the tournament final. They easily achieved the first goal, but the second, unfortunately for…

  • BOARD BRIEFS

    By: Italian program extended by grant    A $15,000 grant from the Italian embassy will allow for the expansion of the Italian language program at the middle school level next year.    Previously, the Italian government provided $4,000 to fund language classes at Auten Road Intermediate School and at the high school. Last year 166 students enrolled…

  • YWCA honors two for balancing home and work

    Rhonda Johnson and Debra Coleman-Nally receive TWIN award By:Emily Craighead    The "Feminine Mystique" seems less mysterious now that so many women work outside of the home, but the YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) is a reminder that it still takes motivation and talent to do it all.    Hillsborough residents Rhonda Johnson and Debra…

  • South Brunswick bike shop break-in

    Thieves steal $100,000 in bicycles, equipment from South Brunswick store. By: Matthew Kirdahy    An estimated $100,000 in merchandise was stolen from Halters Cycles in the South Brunswick Square Mall on Route 1 this week.    The store was entered through the rear door between 7 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. Wednesday after thieves cut the telephone…

  • Teen pools resources for HomeFront

    Local swim-a-thons will benefit homeless. By: Lea Kahn    Erin Mills wants township residents to take the plunge to support swim club members who are aiming to raise money for HomeFront’s Joy, Hope and Dreams program.    The 16-year-old Hun School senior, who lives on Hamilton Court in Lawrence, wants to raise $12,000 by holding swim-a-thons over…

  • Florence 10’s reach district’s softball Final Four

    By: Sean Moylan    Knowing a spot in the Final 4 was already locked up, the Florence 10-year-old Little League All-Star softball team chose not to overuse its deep pitching staff in Tuesday night’s 17-7 loss to Lawrence. Heather Horner pitched an inning and Carey Million tossed the final three frames.    Now, Shannon Sweeney, Casey Cuyugan,…