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  • Council responsible for Lawrence portion of trail

    Members willing to hear recommendations from residents. By: Lea Kahn    The decision on the route of the proposed Lawrence Hopewell Trail through Lawrence Township-owned land — specifically, the Carson Road Woods parcel — rests with Township Council.    That’s the message that was delivered by Township Council to the dozen residents who have an interest in…

  • Back To School – 2003

      Gotta Get It. . . Cool gear for back to school. Our Virtual Libraries. . .It’s a different world for information gathering and sharing. So you wanna look like Justin, Mandy, even Chris?. . . Back to school do’s are inspired by favorite pop stars. The college search begins early. . . And includes…

  • HoVal teacher attends Institute on Media and American Democracy

    In July, Theresa Solomon completed the Harvard Institute on the Media and American Democracy where, she said, "participants learned valuable information and developed curriculum related to these issues for use in their classrooms and school districts."     One of 90 secondary school educators representing 31 states, Theresa Solomon of Hopewell Valley Central High School was…

  • Changes to yard sale law proposed

    Florence Township Council proposes change to ordinance allowing residents to hold more yard sales. By: Eve Collins    FLORENCE – Residents planning to move out of their homes now could be allowed to have more than one yard sale, thanks to a slight change proposed Aug. 13 in a township ordinance.    The Township Council will hold…

  • New choices for MHS seniors

    From college classes to on-the-job experience, this year’s class enjoys a variety of options By:Beth Kressel    College courses, computer certification, community service or work opportunities outside of the high school.    Seniors at Manville High School never had so many alternatives to a traditional senior year that typically means less homework and class time because a…

  • Lightning begin prepping for season

    Youth football squad opens practice By: Jim Green    The 2003 Lawrence Lightning recreational football team began taking shape Monday, as the Mercer County Football League member held its first practice of the season at Notre Dame High School.    The Lightning are comprised of two teams, a "heavy" squad, which went 1-6 last year, and a…

  • Letter: Rt. 1 developments will harm highway

    To the editor       This week our Board of Zoning Adjustment will be asked to approve the first of two new developments being proposed along Route 1 just south of the Raymond Road intersection.       First up for the zoning board’s consideration is a large, diesel truck stop masquerading as a filling station. A few weeks from…

  • Water line OK’d for Buckley Lane

    Washington Township committee approves emergency appropriations to extend water line for Buckley Lane residents. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — They came toting 40 ounces of what looked like frothy beer, but these residents were in no mood to party.    With containers in hand, residents of Buckley Lane showed up at last week’s Township Committee meeting…

  • Picture books address starting school

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman    My little friend Ryan thinks August is the longest month. Ryan loved kindergarten and he is so ready to start first grade. Ryan loves everything about school.    Not every kid is a Ryan. Some little ones are really worried about going to school. If they are the first in the…