Category: archives

  • Campi, Noden are first recipients of Distinguished Graduates Award

    Both formed interests in their lifelong ambitions as the result of classes they attended at CHS.    Hopewell Valley Central High School — with the support of Merrill Lynch — hosted the first Distinguished Graduates Award Reception on March 13 at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club.    The award was created to recognize outstanding achievements of Hopewell…

  • Softball team shut out in return to action

    Softball By: Jim Green    Whether it was the long layoff or a huge leap in the level of competition, the Lawrence High School softball team was not itself Monday against Colonial Valley Conference rival Allentown.    The Cardinals, who played near-perfect softball during their 3-0 start, looked like a team that hadn’t had a game in…

  • Letter: Students worked hard to support troops

    To the editor:     I would like to acknowledge the dedicated work of some Alpha students from Crossroads in assisting the Red Cross and me in their collection of supplies for the soldiers.    Kristina Bonfiglio, Laura Sperber, Megnah Phillip, Carly Dashielle, Maria Pantin and Amy Binder spearheaded the drive, with the help of their classmates,…

  • Complaint misses rally’s point

    To the editor    I would like to respond to Daniel Evans’ letter published in the April 3rd edition of the Manville News.    The poem he shared, written by his father, was indeed an inspiring, heartfelt tribute to the American flag and all that it represents. I truly enjoyed the poem, however, what followed the poem…

  • ‘Taste’ event enjoyed support

    To the editor    The sixth annual "Taste of Hillsborough" brought out the "Best in Hillsborough" on April 6.    The turnout from our community was tremendous with over 300 people attending. The participating restaurants each provided delicious samples from their menus, creating a wide assortment of flavors and choices. The silent auction items donated by local…

  • Beatrice Smith

       MANVILLE — Beatrice "Dell" Smith died April 9 at home. She was 71.    Born in Trucksville, Pa., she has been a Manville resident since 1976.    Mrs. Smith was a homemaker.    Her brother, Rev. Marvin Sweezy; and her sister, Betty Dalley, are deceased.    Surviving are her husband Donald Smith of Manville; two daughters, Cheryl Smith of…

  • Manville students rise to challenge

    Advisor’s theme boosts results at competition    Manville High School representatives of the Future Business Leaders of America attended the group’s state competition, bringing home lots of honors.    The students in Chapter 3985 attended the New Jersey State Leadership Conference in East Brunswick on March 25-26.    Manville High School chapter members brought home National Honors for…

  • Letter: Pasta dinner’s success a community effort

    To the editor:     The Knights of Columbus Council 7046 (St. Cecilia’s) and The St. Cecilia’s Youth Ministry Group want to thank everyone that came out to support our recent pasta dinner on April 12.    Special thanks to two anonymous St. Cecilia’s parishioners and local merchants Dunkin’ Donuts, Foodtown, Pierre’s and Stop & Shop for…