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A.C. trip just part of NBC’s memorable wrestling year
By: Sean Moylan Jule Dolci’s Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity wrestling squad was better than ever this season. Not only did the Greyhounds post a 17-6 record and defeat Ewing in the first round of the NJSIAA Group III Central Jersey tournament, they also crushed the competition to win a District 25…
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PBA starts annual fund drive
Ignore those phone calls, but watch for mailing By:Marnie Kunz The Manville Police Department is launching its annual fund-raising effort for the Manville Policemen’s Benevolent Association, which sponsors many activities in the community throughout the year. Donations will be collected through responses in the mail to the group’s yearly mailing. "People throughout the year ask…
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Nothing tricky to helping others
Lions Club to hold Tricky Tray Auction to raise charitable funds. By: Joseph Harvie Winning prizes and helping the community and those in need will be combined at the end of the month at the South Brunswick Lions Club’s Tricky Tray Auction. The auction slated for March 19 at the South Brunswick High School Cafeteria,…
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DISPATCHES: Hall thumbs nose at rock’s real rebels
DISPATCHES By Hank Kalet: Nevermind the mainstream, where are the Sex Pistols? By: Hank Kalet The rock ‘n’ roll cognoscenti patted themselves on the back Monday, inducting a new class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was a star-studded event, with the hall welcoming this year’s class Jackson Browne, the Dells,…
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Hopewell Valley school budget tax rates look lower than expected
Pennington Borough property owners should see decrease in rate. By John Tredrea The school tax rate in Pennington will drop an estimated 5 cents per $100 of assessed property value if the regional school district’s proposed $58.3 million 2004-2005 budget is approved by voters April 20. Last week, school officials said Pennington’s school tax rate…
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For the March 18 issue
Sjofn Black, Helen Fortunati, Irene Simmons Matthews, Joseph B. Krug, Andrew Loyer Sr., Rose Sparks, Edna M. Pulyer, Richard Grooms, Jr., Leah R. Kidd, Catherine M. Schaffener, George W. Biddulph Jr., Juanita A. Billingham, Donald J. Tamutus, Faye Stoop, Georgia Kontakis. Sjofn Black FLORENCE Sjofn Black, age 62 of Florence, died Monday at home.…
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School board Candidates’ Night slated March 29
The 90-minute dialogue will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room 107 of Hopewell Valley Central High School. Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters On Monday, March 29, the Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters will hold its annual Candidates’ Night debate for Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education candidates. The 90-minute dialogue will begin at…
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What you should know about radon in Hopewell Valley homes
GUEST COLUMN By Francesca Calderone-Steichen Do you know your IAQ? It’s easy. IAQ stands for Indoor Air Quality. Here in Hopewell Valley, homeowners should know their IAQ because some parts of Hopewell Valley have high radon levels. Lowering radon to safe levels helps you stay healthy, protects your children, and even makes it possible for…
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Springfield council considers conserving surplus
Conservation of surplus funds could lead to increase in municipal tax rate for Springfield Township residents. By: Scott Morgan SPRINGFIELD A proposal to spend less of the budget surplus could mean a slight municipal tax increase for township residents this year. On March 10, the Township Council held the public hearing for its $2.95…
