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  • CHS auditorium now open to students

    New gym celebration set for Dec. 10. By John Tredrea    Due to the recent issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy by construction officials, the new auditorium — Center for Performing and Visual Arts — at Hopewell Valley Central High School is being used by students.    The final certificate of occupancy is expected to be…

  • Dems thank voters for efforts

    To the editor     We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who worked hard on our campaign.    Although we fell short, we know that the effort was made and the passion was given to run a formidable contest. We would also like to thank the many voters who supported us…

  • Thanksgiving brings faith, friends and food

    Several area churches and clubs are hosting Thanksgiving activities for the holiday season. By: Scott Morgan    The holiday season officially kicks off next week with the arrival of Thanksgiving. And for those area residents looking to celebrate Turkey Day, you can choose everything from lending a hand to getting your groove on.    • In Bordentown, members…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       On Nov. 4, police and members of Hillsborough Rescue Squad, Hillsborough Fire Company Units 36, 37, 38 and the Finderne Fire Company responded to a fire in the basement of a Bloomingdale Drive apartment.    Upon arrival heave smoke was found coming up the basement stairs of the apartment.    All occupants of this and surrounding units…

  • Home delivery

    Police officer delivers baby — his sixth since joining force. By: Roger Alvarado Staff photo by Roger Alvarado Kyle James Formato sleeps easily in the arms of his mother, Kimberly Cornell, Tuesday. Kyle was delivered by Patrolman James Mcguire, in back, on Nov. 10.    Domino’s may have done it first, but Hillsborough Patrolman James Maguire…

  • POST FORUM: Holiday displays

    Should the township maintain its ban on displays on township property? Should the township maintain its ban on displays on township property? Click on link below to respond.

  • School board plans second Child Study Team

    LHS caseloads are nearly twice that of other high schools. By: Lea Kahn    A second Child Study Team is in the works for Lawrence High School, based on the Board of Education’s decision to approve hiring a school psychologist, social worker and learning disabilities teacher consultant.    The school board agreed to create the second CST…

  • Field hockey team made great strides during 2003

    Field hockey By: John E. Powers    After a season in which her team finished 4-11-3, Hopewell Valley Central High School field hockey coach Jami Taranto was looking for modest improvement. What her team delivered was much more.    Taranto’s club went 14-6-1, qualified for the North Jersey, Section 2, Group III sectional tournament and beat Hightstown…

  • HoVal reaches Meet of Champions

    Cross country By: Jim Green    Regardless of what happens this weekend, the Hopewell Valley Central High School boys cross country team can consider the 2003 season a successful one.    The Bulldogs fulfilled their No. 1 goal for the year this past Saturday, finishing second overall at the Group III Championships to qualify as a team…