Category: archives
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From one reader to another
BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman Two truths exist for those who love to read. One, the hunt for the next good book is never ending. Two, readers trust other readers to provide worthy recommendations. When reading pal Anne handed me "Good Omens" with the assertion, "You must read this. You will absolutely love it," the…
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Robbinsville resident is charged with cocaine possession
Other charges include speeding, running red light and possession of drug paraphernalia. By John Tredrea A 34-year-old Robbinsville man, who was pulled over for allegedly speeding in Hopewell Borough, has been charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana. Hopewell Township police, who cover the borough, also charged Jeffery Hillman of Wyndham Place, Robbinsville, with speeding,…
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District would benefit from Holt’s proposal
Bill would help fund special education. By: Lea Kahn Lawrence school district officials plan to keep tabs on a new bill, introduced last week by U.S. Reps. Rush Holt (D-12th District) and Pete Stark of California, that would increase federal funding for special education costs. The bill, which was also referred to House Committee on…
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POST FORUM: Byron
How should the Board of Education proceed now that Leigh Byron is no longer a candidate for superintendent? How should the Board of Education proceed now that Leigh Byron is no longer a candidate for superintendent?
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Soccer mom indicted on theft charges
By:Sally Goldenberg A borough soccer mom has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury on charges that she used funds from the Alexander Batcho Intermediate School PTA treasury to repay money she took from the Manville Soccer Club when she was the club’s treasurer. Colleen Giles-Good, 37, of West Camplain Road was charged with…
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Program teaches students to steer clear of violence
Millstone Middle School Marches On program teaches crisis prevention through peer support. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE When it comes to keeping kids out of harm’s way, sometimes it’s better to let the kids sort things out on their own. "If they train each other, they’ll listen to each other," said Millstone Middle School sixth-grade…
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Ghosts of Warsaw
The E.M. Adams hosts an exhibit of drawings from the Warsaw ghetto in New Hope, Pa. By: Amy Brummer "Portrait of a Man" Images at the E.M. Adams Gallery in New Hope capture everyday life in the Warsaw ghetto. Among the furniture and collectibles at the Golden Nugget flea market in Lambertville, Ed Adams saw…
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Young HHS golfers open with solid performance
Cannon fires 38 for great start By: John Beisser What the 2003 Hillsborough High golf team lacks in experience, it appears to more than make up for in talent. The young Raiders, who feature just one senior on its 12-man roster, opened their season with a solid 221-252 victory over Phillipsburg on Apr. 3…
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Track team opens hot
Spring track By: Jim Green The Hopewell Valley Central High School spring track team opened its season in fine fashion last week, sweeping a tri-meet April 1 and producing several quality performances Saturday at the Mercer County Relays. The Hopewell Valley girls team had eight top-five finishes and won four events, while the boys team…
