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  • Driver steers Hopewell to Cup final

    Ice hockey By: Mike Molaro    Can one player have an impact on how well a team plays?    The Hopewell Valley Central High School ice hockey team definitely thinks so.    With Bryan Driver fully recovered from an injury that forced him to miss the first 12 games, the Bulldogs (9-5-2 overall, 7-1-1 in the Colonial Valley…

  • South tries to lure potential students

    Curriculum, facilities and matriculation are among the main concerns expressed by parents at a series of meetings with high school officials. By: Linda Seida    Approximately 80 parents from Lambertville and West Amwell Township showed up for a pair of meetings last week with officials from South Hunterdon Regional High School to learn more about grades…

  • NBC wrestlers second at Collingswood Duals

    By: Sean Moylan    While most people were impressed with the Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity wrestling squad’s second-place finish at the Collingswood Duals this past weekend, the Greyhounds were disappointed they didn’t win it all.    NBC has set such a high standard for itself that winning has become the only option-even against…

  • South to accept new roof bids

    The first round of bids came in over budget in September. By: Linda Seida    WEST AMWELL — South Hunterdon Regional High School will have a new roof in place by July if all goes as planned, according to school board president David Moraski.    The school board anticipates awarding the contract during its meeting scheduled for…

  • Police Blotter-Jan. 29, 2004

    Lambertville    Jan. 23 at about 1 a.m., police saw a vehicle traveling south on Route 29 near Buttonwood Street, traveling faster than the posted 25 mph.    The vehicle was followed to Route 29 near the Laceworks complex where it was pulled over. The driver took off when police approached the vehicle.    Police followed until the…

  • Wrestlers preparing for MCT

    Wrestling By: John E. Powers    Lawrence High School’s wrestling team is putting together a memorable season. But now is the time of year when the Cardinals can really make their mark.    The Cardinals, who have gotten out to a 10-1 start in dual meets, head to Friday and Saturday’s Mercer County Tournament at Trenton High…

  • Modern maturity isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be

    MY TAKE by Rose McGlew    The closer I get to 40, the more I notice myself doing things I never would have at 20, or even 30. Here is my Top 10 list of things that make me seem or feel old — but not necessarily mature. Drinking coffee.    As a kid, the closest I…

  • Storms create stress on working parents

    Some lose days at work because of school closings. By: Rebecca Tokarz    Working parents do not look too fondly on the winter months — especially not this school year.    Some working parents are having trouble making last-minute arrangements for their children when there is a 90-minute delayed opening or when school is completely canceled because…

  • Council president to join fire company

    Ted Petrock joins Fire Co. no. 2 By:Roger Alvarado    Borough Council President Ted Petrock says it’s about time he wore a second hat for the borough — a fireman’s hat.    In just a few weeks he’ll begin the formal training process that he needs in order to become a full-fledged firefighter with Manville’s Volunteer Fire…