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  • Hopewell Valley schools superintendent taps CHS principal for central office post

    If approved by the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education, probably at the Jan. 12 meeting, John Bach would take the position the next day. By Ruth Luse    John W. Bach, principal at Hopewell Valley Central High School since 1998, is being recommended for the position of assistant superintendent, Superintendent Nick Lorenzetti said Wednesday.    If…

  • Hopewell Valley schools chief recommends $11.9M referendum

    If the district wishes to go to referendum Sept. 28, it must begin filing documents with the state in early February. By John Tredrea    After consulting with school principals and other staff on the most urgent needs of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, Superintendent Nick Lorenzetti has recommended an $11.9 million referendum be held…

  • Viking wrestlers look for chemistry

    By: Ken Weingarther Ken WeingartnerSports Writer    As the South Brunswick High wrestling team prepares for its upcoming season, longtime coach Joe Dougherty has made several simple requests of his squad.    The first is to work hard. The second is to learn and improve. And the third is to have fun.    "I want to see some…

  • Florence special teams supply pivotal plays

    By: Kyle Moylan    NEPTUNE—With five minutes to go in the game and tied at 14-14, the Florence High football team was in the position of needing a good punt and a strong defensive stand to just force overtime against Keyport in Saturday’s Central Jersey Group I title game at Neptune’s Summer Grammar School’s Memorial Field.…

  • Hopewell Valley CHS students want easing of cell phone restrictions

    School board President Bill Hills said the board would follow its standard procedure on the proposed policy change on cell phones, referring the matter to the board’s Policy Committee. By John Tredrea    A proposed policy developed by students at Hopewell Valley Central High School would allow students to use their cell phones in designated areas…

  • Police program offers free gunlocks

    Information on storage will also be available at Jan. 10 event set by Manville police By:John Patten    Manville police will give out cable gunlocks as part of a national safety program next month, and hope to use the occasion to share more safety tips with residents.    The event planned for 1 to 4 p.m. Jan.…

  • Bulldog hockey team stays undefeated

    Ice hockey By: Jim Green    Hopewell Valley Central High School first-year ice hockey coach Rob Siris isn’t concerned about his team being forced to overcome the loss of standout offensive stars such as Jay Rush and Emeka Ogbonna.    Siris isn’t saying Rush and Ogbonna weren’t tremendous players for the Bulldogs; they clearly were. But Siris…

  • Flashes have reason to celebrate

    By: Sean Moylan    As Joe Frappolli hoisted the NJSIAA Group I Central Jersey Championship trophy over his head, he welcomed the entire town of Florence to join him in the celebration.    One would have to be the "before" Scrooge not to feel complete joy and happiness for the success of this Florence Township Memorial High…

  • Phone ban eyed for schools

    By:Roger Alvarado    The Manville Board of Education has enacted a new policy that bans the presence of pagers on school grounds and prohibits the use of cellular phones during the school day.    At its Dec. 16 meeting, the board unanimously approved the new procedure, which allows principals to confiscate on sight pagers and cell phones…