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SBHS grad killed in Iraq
1st Lt. Seth Dvorin killed in counterexplosive mission. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi 1st Lt. Seth Dvorin, a 1998 graduate of South Brunswick High School, died Feb. 3 near Iskandariyah, Iraq. Lt. Dvorin was a member of the 10th Mountain Division, Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment U.S. Army who died after a…
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Hopewell captures division
Girls basketball By: John E. Powers Kristy Camp, Hopewell Valley Central High School’s sharp-shooting junior guard, is on a streak, so it’s no surprise the Lady Bulldogs are as well. The 11-5 Lady Bulldogs have won four straight since losing a four-overtime game at Montgomery a week ago Saturday. On Tuesday night, the Lady Bulldogs…
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Officials seek cause of fire
Cause of Feb. 6 house fire on Old York Road in Florence has not yet been determined. By: Scott Morgan FLORENCE Officials this week are continuing their search for the cause of a blaze that destroyed an Old York Road home on Feb. 6. According to Fire Chief Edward Kensler, township crews arrived at…
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Trenton cannot leave districts holding the bag
EDITORIAL: State’s financial maneuvers hamper district planning and force costs onto homeowners Tuesday’s presentation of Superintendent of Schools Donald Burkhardt’s proposed school budget noted the district is forecasting the amount of state aid will be remain the same for the third consecutive year. The district will learn what assistance the state will provide in an…
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Dancing on Ice
Kristi Yamaguchi and other Olympic skaters show the Sovereign Bank Arena audience it’s all about style, manner, grace and flow. By: Daniel Shearer "My coach had always said there’s no secret to success – it’s hard work," says Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, currently touring with Stars on Ice. Sometimes blood, sweat and years of…
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Lt. Seth Dvorin remembered by family and friends
Approximately 300 relatives, friends and service members gathered Tuesday at the East Brunswick Jewish Center to commemorate solider who died Feb. 3 near Iskandariyah, Iraq, By Sharlee Joy DiMenichi On the day he married his college sweetheart, 1st Lt. Seth Dvorin received an angel pendant from a Vietnam veteran who was a stranger to him.…
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Rt. 535 crash claims driver
58-year-old Woodbridge man fouind dead after his 1996 Chevy Camaro struck a guardrail. By: Rebecca Tokarz A 58-year-old Woodbridge man was killed Wednesday afternoon after the 1998 Chevy Camaro he was driving crossed over the centerline on Route 535 and struck the guardrail. The victim, whose name is being withheld until the family can be…
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Savino records 100th career win
Wrestling By: John E. Powers Every time the Lawrence High School wrestling team takes to the mats, it seems the Cardinals register another milestone. Last Wednesday, the Cardinals beat North Hunterdon for the first time, 35-28. The next day, in a 76-0 defeat of Hopewell Valley, senior 130-pounder Mark Savino recorded his 100th career win…
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Fire budgets, commissioners go before the voters Feb. 21
Two districts propose an increase in spending budget and the third remains the same. By: Rebecca Tokarz Township residents will have the opportunity to vote on fire district budgets and several open fire commissioners positions when fire district elections are held Feb. 21. Two fire districts are proposing an increase in spending. One district’s…
