Category: archives
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Manville boys gave hoop fans reason to cheer
Mustangs went 16-7, earned share of Sky title By: Shawn Tyrrell There had been little to cheer about in the past 10 years of Manville High basketball until this season. Winless campaigns, difficult losses and untimely injuries have all left their marks on the program in the past decade. But during the 2002-03 season,…
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Residents hear former senator’s plan for property tax reform
Bill Schluter proposes tax convention to residents of Four Season adult community in Upper Freehold. By: Scott Morgan UPPER FREEHOLD Lower property taxes. It is at once a concept and a demand. But the answer to how to soften the property tax hit while not creating bigger trouble is not easy to come by.…
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Schools try to maintain quality as state resources decline
GUEST OPINION By Sally Turner Between 1992 and 2002 the Hopewell Valley Regional School District grew by more than 50 percent. Our student population growth, regulated transportation needs and special education services also have continued to grow at an accelerated pace. These are three specific areas for which we receive aid from the state. Unfortunately…
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SBHS trio charged in bias incidents
High school seniors arrested after allegedly making derogatory comments and harassing Pakistani students. By: Rebecca Tokarz Three 17-year-old South Brunswick High School boys were charged Friday with bias intimidation and harassment after they repeatedly made derogatory comments to three Pakistani girls at school over a two-week period, police said. Two of the arrested students were…
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SCHOOL BOARD CAMPAIGN CORNER
A vote for Main To the editor: I am writing in support of re-electing Lisa Marin Main to the Hopewell Valley Regional School Board. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Lisa for many years and have always been impressed with her hard work and dedication. As a parent of three,…
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Washington school budget faces public
Residents speak out on $24.1 million spending plan. By: Cynthia Koons WASHINGTON The Board of Education’s budget presentation Tuesday night was met with pleas to reinstate recently eliminated programs along with criticism that the board’s cost-saving cuts were insufficient. Seven months of drafting preceded the public hearing at Tuesday’s meeting, where Superintendent Paul Harren…
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Sunday rally set to show support for troops
Recreation Department organizing local event to show borough’s ‘patriotism’ By:Alec Moore The Borough of Manville will host a rally in support of America’s military and President George W. Bush at 1 p.m. Sunday, at Borough Hall on North Main Street. "This is a rally in support of our troops," said Councilman Martin Wierzba, who conceived…
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Viewpoints on war sought
The Messenger-Press is seeking the stories and viewpoints of those affected, either directly or indirectly, in its coverage area by the war with Iraq. We are seeking local families of men and women serving overseas who would be willing to talk about what it’s like to have a loved one serving at such a difficult…
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Clubs help highlight autism awareness
To the editor April is Autism Awareness Month. Throughout the month many people will be wearing pins made with green ribbon and puzzle pieces. These ribbons signify the mystery of the disorder that affects one in 250 people. No one knows the cause of autism but it does appear to be increasing. It is a…
