Category: archives

  • BMW’s radical new roadster has what it takes to get you noticed – standing still, or standing on the gas.

    Type B introverts take note: BMW’s new Z4 sports car doesn’t just command attention, it comes equipped with its own spotlight. But make no mistake, behind the flash there’s enough mechanical dash beneath its neatly pressed sheetmetal to impress any auto enthusiast. By: Malcolm Gunn BMW – Z4 www.bmwusa.com ‘The Z4 replaces the Z3 Roadster.…

  • Else tract preservation to cost more than anticipated

    Deal could total as much as $2,725,000. By John Tredrea    The Hopewell Township Committee has introduced an ordinance amendment that would permit spending $200,000 more than originally planned to preserve about 65 acres off Route 31 as open space.    If all of the additional $200,000 is spent, it would bring the total cost as high…

  • Following a path to the Navy

    SBHS graduate joined the service after graduation By: Rebecca Tokarz    While her friends spent their time writing college essays and interviewing at their prospective colleges, Kathleen Katora studied military terminology and prepared for boot camp and life in the Navy.    Influenced by an itch to travel and follow in her stepfather’s footsteps, the 2000 South…

  • Dec. 2 to Dec. 26, 2002

    Dispatches Dec. 26    Read this week’s Dispatches online. It is an exploration of the possible consequences of war with Iraq. Merry Christmas Dec. 25    Merry Christmas to everyone. Gone, but not forgotten Dec. 24    Racism is more than an image problem for the national Republican Party.    As columnist Bob Herbert argues in Monday’s New York…

  • Whittaker leads Lawrence to win

    Girls basketball By: Jim Green    The Lawrence High School girls basketball team left nothing to chance Friday against Allentown.    The Cardinals, who suffered from two questionable fourth-quarter calls in a three-point loss to Steinert on Jan. 14, responded with a dominant 48-31 win over Allentown. Senior guard Tashema Whittaker, who was limited to 11 points…

  • Departing counselor is recognized for her work toward tolerance

    Local teacher awarded NJEA Human Rights Award. By:Rebecca Tokarz    Sitting at her desk with a telephone resting on her shoulder, Carol Watchler nods her head in agreement with the person on the other end, occasionally asking a question or two.    From time to time, she scribbles notes into her planner, a reminder to help a…

  • MHS wrestlers turn pins into team victory

    Martinez, Nguyen come up with big falls By: Rudy Brandl        Three key early pins set the tempo and two more falls later slammed the door when the Manville High wrestling team defeated Roselle Catholic last week.    While sophomore 125-pounder Luis Martinez notched his fall without too much difficulty, teammates Nghi Nguyen and Jason Lebedz…

  • Lawrence salvages split with Hopewell

    Swimming By: Jim Green    Sometimes winning one-quarter of your meets isn’t so bad.    That is the feeling of the Lawrence High School swimming team, which emerged from a five-day stretch that included meets against West Windsor-Plainsboro South and Hopewell Valley with one win.    That win came against the previously undefeated Hopewell Valley girls Tuesday. Despite…

  • Paige Hoagland

       Paige Hoagland, 80, died Thursday, Jan. 9, at home.    Mr. Hoagland was born in Hopewell, and lived in South Brunswick for the past 50 years. He was a graduate of the Pennington Central High School. He was employed as supervisor of security at IBM for 20 years before his retirement. He served in the Army…