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Class of 2004 says goodbye to NBCRHS
The Northern Burlington County Regional High School Class of 2004 held graduation ceremonies on Monday night. By: Scott Morgan MANSFIELD It was a picture-perfect evening for a graduation, and as they passed through the flowered archway two by two, the Northern Burlington County Regional High School Class of 2004 took its seats in the…
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‘The Notebook’
A great date movie for lovers of all ages, this could turn out to be the summer’s word-of-mouth sleeper hit. By: Jay Boyar What’s the difference between a "weepie" and an honest drama? That’s easy. The weepie deals in clichés and hits you where you’re most vulnerable. The honest drama avoids the clichés and hits…
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Post 148 fighting way back into American Legion race
By: Neil Hay After a dismal start, Hightstown Post 148 is climbing back into the Mercer County American Legion League picture. Post 148 has now won three straight games and have raised its record to 5-6. With a match-up against winless Mitchell Davis (Tuesday), Hightstown looks to be a .500 team. Even with another game…
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Seniors sparked SBHS to new heights
By: Carolyn M. Hartko By the middle of June, only one event remained in the New Jersey high school boys’ lacrosse season. On Saturday, June 12, the Gil Gibbs Senior All-star game was held at Montclair State College. Four seniors from South Brunswick High School were tapped to play in the North Jersey versus South…
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Graduates bid AHS goodbye
Graduation excercises for the Allentown High School Class of 2004 took place on Tuesday evening. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval ALLENTOWN A new beginning for high school students was marked by the moving of tassels and a sudden downpour at the end of Allentown High School’s graduation on Tuesday. As the ceremony got under way…
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Committee OKs public works contract
Agreement provides an average annual 3.5-percent increase By:Roger Alvarado Department of Public Works employees will receive an average 3.5 percent annual salary increase over the lifetime of a new 4-year contract approved Tuesday by the Township Committee, ending a nearly 2½-year negotiation process. The Public Works union ratified the agreement on June 16. It had…
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SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFS
By:Allison Bosacca Office study splits board The board may vote next week on a proposal to have NKP Architects of Woodbridge prepare a plan for administrative offices. Several board members balked at the $1,000 contract at Tuesday’s work session, but Superintendent Donald Burkhardt noted he added the proposal after earlier discussions about the possibility of…
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MHS track team began rebuilding cycle
Cutler completed fine career By: Rudy Brandl SOUTH PLAINFIELD When Manville High senior Amy Cutler made her way out of the Jost Field complex following her second straight trip to the NJSIAA Meet of Champions, it signaled the end of a great career of one of the school’s finest track and field athletes.…
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Some summer tomes for the grown
BOOK NOTES by Dr. Joan Ruddiman For students and teachers in this part of the world, June divides into "school" and "summer," with the last weeks of school being overshadowed by the lovely prospects of summer. Book Notes anticipates the summer holidays with suggestions for summer reading for little kids, young adults, and this week,…
