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  • Family says thanks for support

    To the editor    On Friday, Oct. 3, the daily routine was the same as any other school day. In two short hours, our world was turned upside down as a fire turned our home and possessions into feed for the junkyard.    However, we write to say how fortunate we are and to offer our immeasurable…

  • Girls tennis team hits stride

    Girls tennis By: Jim Green    The Lawrence High School girls tennis team finally has hit its stride.    The Cardinals, who went 2-4 during senior first singles player Katie Stracquatanio’s six-match absence due to mononucleosis, have gone 2-1 since their leader returned Oct. 3. Lawrence has won its last two matches, defeating a solid Steinert squad…

  • Allentown tennis wins first state match in its history

    By: Kyle Moylan nbsp;  During a move, most of the records about Allentown High School sports were accidentally thrown away. As a result, the history of most teams is left up to memories or speculation.    This is not the case with the girls’ tennis team. Denise Wadams knows the significance of her team’s appearance in the…

  • Editorial: Acrimony is a bad bargain for both sides

    EDITORIAL: Negotiations between teachers and the school board should not unravel to the point where a walkout becomes likely.    Things are getting out of hand quickly.    Negotiations between the school board and teachers union have regressed into what best can be described as a shouting match.    The union, which has been picketing, says the board…

  • New production has heart and wit

    Somerset Valley Playhouse prepares to open powerful drama with special cast By:Minx McCloud    Take a daring actress who agrees to shave her head, a real-life doctor playing an oncologist, a musical comedy director attempting to tackle a grim drama, and a talented supporting cast and crew.    Put them all together and you have "Wit," the…

  • Students of all ages explore the question: ‘Who am I?’

    Bordentown High School students engage local elementary school students in project exploring heritage and history. By: Eve Collins    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP – The second-graders in Betsy Wonderlin’s class at Peter Muschal Elementary School have been missing their afternoon recess to work on a special project.    "It’s a big thing to give up recess in the second…

  • HHS soccer teams roll into county quarterfinals

    Offenses erupt at right time By: Rudy Brandl    Hillsborough High’s soccer teams have been feast or famine in the scoring department so far this season. Both squads have exploded for big scoring days but lost frustrating games when they haven’t been able to find the net.    When Somerset County Tournament play began last Saturday, both…

  • Halloween tradition continues

    The Consolidated Fire Association will sponsor its 33rd annual Halloween parade on Oct. 26 in Bordentown City. By: Scott Morgan    BORDENTOWN CITY — The march of long-leggedy beasties and wing’d creatures of the night is about to sound along the streets of Bordentown City again. On Oct. 26, the city will hold its 33rd annual…

  • Council selects two developers for Brunswick Pike

    Municipal manager will negotiate for redevelopment plan. By: Lea Kahn    The redevelopment of the former Trent Motel site is inching closer to reality, as Township Council has selected two developers for the Brunswick Pike property. The deal also includes two adjacent parcels.    Municipal Manager William Guhl plans to begin negotiating with Community Investment Strategies Inc.…