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  • Somerset schools surpassHHS on HSPA test

    Hillsborough results lowest among comparable districts in county By:Sally Goldenberg    Hillsborough scored above the state average but below similar districts in Somerset County on the High School Proficiency Assessment, administered for the first time in New Jersey last spring.    The New Jersey Department of Education last week released the results of the HSPA, which replaced…

  • Klueber, Hsu honored as county scholar-athletes

    HHS senior duo quite impressive By: Mary Ellen Zangara        Two Hillsborough High School students were among the 32 student-athletes honored Thursday night at the 20th annual Somerset County Scholar Athlete Awards Dinner at the Doubletree Hotel in Somerset.    HHS seniors Mike Klueber and Jean Hsu were honored by the Somerset County High School Principals’…

  • Students create tall tree from recycled materials

    Washington Township fifth-graders’ project wins Earth Day contest award. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — A lanky 6-foot-7, Reese spends the entire school day standing in her fifth-grade science class at Pond Road Middle School.    With eyes of blue sea glass, she is described by her classmates as having a "sunny" personality. Her teacher, who agrees…

  • Makowski helps fuel Vikes baseball team

    By: James McKeever    He stands 6-foot-3, anchors the middle of his team’s batting order and holds the infield together from his spot at first base.    Yes, the South Brunswick High School baseball team is happy to have Justin Makowski in its dugout.    "Jay Mac, as they call him, is having a really good year," said…

  • BACK PORCH: Paying tribute to someone often unrecognized

    BACK PORCH by Melissa Morgan: I’m wishing my mom a happy Mother’s Day by using words to let her know how special she is. By: Melissa Morgan    My mother always tells me to do whatever I wish, as long as it makes me happy. So, if I came home one day with a blue Mohawk…

  • Lawrence organic farm tickles taste buds

    Cherry Grove offers natural crops. By: Lea Kahn    A carrot is a carrot is a carrot — unless, of course, it has been grown on an organic farm. Then, it tastes like no other carrot on earth — or the grocery store.    At least, that’s what people have told Matt Conver, who is the farm…

  • Lawrence claims county crown

    Golf By: Jim Green    A cold and rainy Tuesday morning turned into the best afternoon in the coaching career of Lawrence High School’s Sam Cacallori.    The Cardinal golf team braved the conditions at Mountain View Golf Course, posting three of the top six scores at the Mercer County Tournament to claim the first Lawrence team…

  • Bless these wheels

    Sacred Heart’s annual event draws 50 By:Mary Ellen Zangara    Saturday’s Blessing of Vehicles at Sacred Heart Church, an annual event organized by the Manville Area Knights of Columbus, drew about 50 people and several special vehicles for the event.    The lineup of vehicles — from scooters and bicycles to cars and vans — had to…

  • Washington Township plans road repaving projects

    Bresnahan, Hutchinson and Meadowbrook among roads targeted for repairs this summer. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — The rough winter will be followed up with some road improvements this summer, as the Township Committee has approved the repaving of portions of Bresnahan, Hutchinson and Meadowbrook roads, among others.    "Our roads are in terrible shape after the…