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Some ‘novel’ ideas for grown-up gift-giving
BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman Ah, ’tis the season. We all have family, friends, and co-workers who we truly want to acknowledge during this season of giving with a gift that says "You are important to me. Thanks for being part of my life." This week, we tackle ideas for adults in our lives. Next…
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Determined athletes prove inspirational
To the editor I was fortunate enough to attend the Thanksgiving Day football game between the Manville Mustangs and the Bound Brook Crusaders. For the sake of my point, it’s not what the outcome of that or any single game is or the size of the crowd that may witness it. What does matter is…
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Oasis adds modifieds, sprints to winter league schedule
THE SLOT SLOT by Ken Francis The New Egypt Recreation Oasis is now forming winter leagues. Due to popular demand, modifieds and sprint cars will be on the agenda. With the opening of the new tri-oval track this week, it promises to be a very exciting winter this year. KIDS ONLY – YOUNG GUNS Keith…
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One victory can go a long way
RUDE AWAKENING By: Rudy Brandl MONTGOMERY It’s amazing how one victory can ease the pain and cure the ills of a frustrating season. Looking at the faces of the Hillsborough High football players and coaches following Thursday’s 21-7 victory at Montgomery on Thanksgiving Day, you would have thought the Raiders just won a state…
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Homicide charges filed following teen’s death in weekend accident
Javier Cholula of Farm Road killed in crash By:Roger Alvarado The Somerset County prosecutor’s office has charged Jose Manuel S. Martinez, 21, of West Orange with vehicular homicide. The charge comes after police positively identified Mr. Martinez as the driver in a fatal Franklin Township crash that killed a 17-year-old Hillsborough resident early Saturday, Prosecutor…
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Viking boys swimmers are optimistic
By: Carolyn M. Hartko When it comes to the 2003-2004 boys’ swim team, there’s a lot of optimism at South Brunswick High School. The Vikings went 6-4 last year, and they only lost two people to graduation from that squad. There’s a good mix of swimmers coming back, covering all the events, and a large…
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Auditor gives Pennington Borough high marks
Morrison said borough’s finances were in dire straits when he came on board. "The difference between then and now is day and night," he said. By John Tredrea Summarizing his book-length 2002 audit of Pennington Borough during Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, auditor Robert Morrison said the day-to-day financial operations of the borough "continue to…
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Sandra Maj
MANVILLE Sandra L. (Weydig) Maj died Nov. 23. She was 57. Born in Somerville, she lived in Manville all her life. Mrs. Maj retired from Somerset County Transportation of Somerville and worked part time at the former Manville Coiffure. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Mileham; two sons, Gregory Scott of Bayville and Michael Vincent…
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Towns to vote on new schools
Chesterfield and Florence to decide on whether or not to build new schools and repair old ones. By: Scott Morgan Voters in Chesterfield and Florence townships will head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to build new schools and repair existing ones. Each township will hold a referendum that day asking voters to approve…
