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Stem-cell bill offers hope of curing illnesses
PACKET EDITORIAL, Dec. 26 By: Packet Editorial When we read the other day that U.S. Reps. Chris Smith, Mike Ferguson and Scott Garrett had issued a statement imploring Gov. James E. McGreevey not to sign a particular bill, our first reaction was that whatever the bill does, it must be pretty good. This holier-than-thou trio…
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Scouts create walking paths on West property
Two new Eagle Scouts complete a trail on the West property as their Eagle Scout project. By: Matthew Kirdahy Thanks to two new Eagle Scouts, residents can walk a clear path on the West property and learn something about the trees along the way. J.D. Kirkenir, a junior at Princeton High School, and Chistopher Lalli,…
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Coucilman’s business is toys
Monroe Councilman, who has worked in the toy business for almost 30 years, gives the scoop on how Christmas toys get to America. By: Al Wicklund MONROE In his roles as father and grandfather, Monroe Councilman John Riggs knows firsthand about the joy of toys in the hands of children on Christmas morning. Professionally,…
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Manville wrestlers gain experience at tourney
Lebedz takes fourth, Zala wins jayvee title By: Rudy Brandl The purpose wasn’t really to win team or individual championships at last weekend’s season opening Princeton Tournament. Manville High head coach Brett Stibitz had been looking forward to seeing how his many of his young grapplers would perform in their first real competitive mat…
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Hopewell Township police looking for DWI law violators
State money will be used to pay the officers working overtime during the holidays under a special program. By John Tredrea Under a state program to combat drunken driving, the Hopewell Township Police Department will have extra officers on the road through the holiday season. The township receives several thousand dollars from the state annually,…
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Rance Kay
By: HILLSBOROUGH Rance A. Kay died Saturday, Dec. 20, at home. He was 87. Born in Newark, he lived in East Millstone before moving to Hillsborough 54 years ago. Mr. Kay worked for Johns-Manville for 35 years retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Johns-Manville Quarter Century Club. He was an Army…
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Ray Walsh still finds new ways to serve borough
By:Roger Alvarado Ray Walsh has one of the most instantly recognizable names in Manville the minute you utter it, a broad smile will come across the face of the person you’re talking to. His story begins and ends in the town he’s called home all his life, and it’s a story that continues to…
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Girls open with easy win
RAIDER ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl The Hillsborough High girls’ basketball team opened the 2003-04 season with a solid 73-40 victory over Franklin. Ten different Lady Raiders got their names into the scorebook, led by four players in double figures. Senior forward Jess Rainey led the way with a great all-around game, posting 12 points…
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Holmes poised to assume mayor’s position
Lawrence councilman expected to be selected Jan. 1. By: Lea Kahn Councilman Mark Holmes is poised to make Lawrence history New Year’s Day, when he is expected to be chosen as the first black mayor in the township’s history. "I am excited and thrilled," Mr. Holmes, 42, said this week. "It is noteworthy for an…
