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  • McGranaghan wins a round in tournament

    Boys tennis By: John E. Powers    Hopewell Valley Central High School sophomore tennis player Matt McGranaghan’s experience in this past weekend’s state singles tournament at Mercer County Park in West Windsor was brief. But the experience wasn’t so much about this year; it was about the next two years, when Hopewell Valley coach Alma Quinlan…

  • A stable tradition

    Black Horse Stables’ annual horse show still draws crowds after more than 40 years By:Marnie Kunz    It’s never too late to turn over a new leaf — or in Steve Tarnoff’s case — take up the reins.    After a lifetime of loving horses, at the age of 50 Mr. Tarnoff finally learned to ride. Sunday,…

  • Stadium critics asked to tone down

    Millstone Township officials oppose proposed Monroe ballpark. By: Lauren Burgoon    MILLSTONE — The owner of a baseball team who wants to build a ballpark on the border of Millstone in Monroe urged opponents of the plan to tone down criticism of the idea until more information is available.    Steve Kalafer’s sentiments were echoed by Township…

  • Strong season for Vikes tennis team

    By: Matthew Kirdahy    Marking the end of her fifth season as the Vikings head tennis coach, Nancy McDonald called it "the team’s best finish in long time."    The South Brunswick High School Varsity tennis team ended this season 13-7, putting it in second place behind undefeated East Brunswick High School in the Greater Middlesex Conference…

  • Fast worker

    Eagle Scout awarded to ABIS eighth-grader By:Mary Ellen Zangara    At a time many of his friends were focused on sports and entertainment, 15-year-old Alex Holland was scrambling to earn 27 Boy Scout merit badges.    After doing that — and organizing an effort to relocate the borough’s gazebo from Main Street to Cooper Street — he…

  • Campaign finance reform plan fails again in Millstone

    Millstone Township Council votes against campaign finance reform ordinance for the second time this year. By: Lauren Burgoon    MILLSTONE — An ordinance addressing campaign finance reform, or what is known as pay-to-play, was thwarted for the second time this year in Millstone, as the proposal failed to garner enough votes for introduction.    The 3-2 vote…

  • Revising reforms

    Council mulls amendments to pay-to-play By:Matthew Kirdahy    Democratic Councilwoman Carol Barrett called for a change to the township’s new campaign finance reform ordinance Tuesday.    The Township Council unanimously adopted the ordinance popularly referred to as "pay-to-play" June 1. The ordinance takes effect June 21.    Ms. Barrett, along with the support of Republican Councilman Ted Van…

  • A real eye-opener

    Lawrence students learn dangers of drinking. By: Lea Kahn    First, there was the sickening sound of metal crunching and glass breaking. Then, it was very quiet — until the shrill sounds of police car sirens pierced the air, becoming louder and louder as they approached the scene.    Inside two cars — a minivan and a…

  • Local Republicans remember Reagan

    Former President Ronald Reagan died on June 5 after a decadelong battle with Alzheimer’s disease. By: Scott Morgan    As the nation mourns the passing of former President Ronald Reagan, local Republicans choose to remember the life and service of the man they see as the most important president of the last 50 years.    "He’s our…