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  • Wanda Regiec

       MANVILLE – Wanda I. Regiec died Oct. 23 at home. She was 83.    Born in Jersey City, she has lived in Manville since 1945.    She was a homemaker.    Mrs. Regiec was a communicant of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Manville and a member of their Rosary Society.    She was a member of the…

  • Students set to cast mock ballots Friday

    Program aims to create future voters By:Sally Goldenberg    Some Manville High School students will cast their ballots a little early this year. Friday, several social studies classes will host a mock election so students can vote on this year’s actual candidates as part of a national and statewide effort to educate students about the voting…

  • Sticking to tradition

    Borough Council meetsjust once each October By:Alec Moore    The Borough Council this year continues its tradition of not holding a second meeting for the month of October.    Although the council generally meets every second and fourth Monday of each month, the borough traditionally has not scheduled the latter meeting for October.    "As far as I…

  • Republicans offer better approach

    To the editor:     This year’s campaign for mayor and council has been marked by contrasting approaches. One side promises the world, while the other is specific in what they would change, and why.    The most startling contrast is in the question about the South Brunswick Train Station and opposition to the MOM line. Larry…

  • Support Gelardi and Gold

    To the editor    With Election Day quickly approaching, I often have discussions with my friends on how to select the best candidate. From my perspective there are two main criteria: the candidate’s public record or legacy of the party he or she represents.    Looking at the local election in Hillsborough, it’s easy for me to…

  • Residents will vote for House, Senate

    No Township Council election on Tuesday By: Lea Kahn    Township voters will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a U.S. senator and a U.S. House of Representatives member, as well as a county sheriff and two Mercer County freeholders.    There is no election for Township Council.    The polls will be open from 6 a.m.…

  • FROM ROOSEVELT: A friend watches your back

    The soft breeze on my face felt good as I coasted along. By: Linda Schuster The familiarity was starting to return. Keep a little bend in your knees, lean slightly forward, go with the flow.    The wheels of my skates hummed on the wooden floor. It had been, I don’t know, more than 20 years…

  • Commission has been productive

    To the editor     The membership of the Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission is composed of a diverse group of residents who possess assorted individual talents, knowledge, and experience. We are a dedicated group of volunteers that have devoted a great deal of time and effort in serving our mandate and responsibilities that include: Reviewing and…

  • Bradley uses head to lift Lady Mustangs

    MHS girls set for state playoffs By: Rudy Brandl        DUNELLEN — Don’t ever make fun of the kid with the glasses. She might just beat you in a soccer game.    Manville High freshman Christine Bradley showed no fear in last Thursday’s game at Columbia Park in Dunellen. Despite wearing glasses, Bradley wasn’t afraid to…