Category: archives
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Council debates police priorities
OKs leasing of two squad cars By:Alec Moore The leasing of two new police cars sparked heated discussion among the Borough Council Monday. Following a closed session discussion on the issue, the council approved the leasing of two Ford police cruisers at a combined rate of $1,410 per month for the next 36 months, totaling…
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University League Nursery School to hold book sale
A Celebration of the Written Word is the theme of this year’s University League Nursery School Book Festival, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, from noon to 4 p.m. at Community Park Elementary School, 372 Witherspoon St., Princeton. The Cat in the Hat will once again be on hand to help host the festival.…
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HHS wrestlers romp but fall short of playoff berth
Gewain remains undefeated By: Rudy Brandl You can’t blame the Hillsborough High wrestling team for taking out a few frustrations on Bridgewater-Raritan. The Raiders were overdue to break loose and flex their muscles in a season that’s mainly been characterized by near-misses. Five narrow defeats have prevented the Raiders (5-7) from returning to the…
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Parent training workshops set
By: Parent Leadership Corps will once again offer two, five-week workshop series for parents of students in grades 9-12. The workshops will be held both in the morning and evening to reach out to as many parents as possible. The program is facilitated by parents rather than professionals, and includes such topics as improving communication…
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Lawrence’s Markoe an unlikely college athlete
The LHS grad is a member of the GW women’s squash team. By: Jim Green One doesn’t have to be a 6-foot-8 forward or a 250-pound lineman to be a collegiate athlete. It isn’t even necessary to play varsity sports in high school. Just ask Lawrence native Abby Markoe. Markoe graduated from Lawrence High School…
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POST FORUM
Should the state Legislature increase income tax for people making more than $500,000 a year? Should the state Legislature increase income tax for people making more than $500,000 a year?
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Allentown Borough Council appoints member
Jerry Rovner to complete Peter Pantages’ term. By: Cynthia Koons ALLENTOWN The Allentown Borough Council appointed Jerry Rovner on Tuesday night to fill the seat vacated by former Council President Peter Pantages last month. Mr. Rovner, a Republican, served on the council for a few years in the late 1980s as a Democrat, Mayor…
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A helping hand for those in need
Millstone businessman offers support to Point Pleasant family. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE In many ways, the story of Denis and Patricia Polen is a familiar one. A husband and wife with two kids who were doing just fine until a bit of misfortune came along and landed them in a one-room motel and…
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Lady Bulldogs win three straight, run mark to 13-5
Girls basketball By: Matt Nalbone As the winter sports season nears its end, the Hopewell Valley Central High School girls basketball team is looking for a strong finish. The Lady Bulldogs kept rolling this past week winning three straight games. Hopewell Valley first faced cross-town rival Pennington. Both schools are enjoying good years, as Hopewell…
