Category: archives
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League pushes for free air time
The League of Women Voters in campaigning for free TV time for political candidates. By: Lea Kahn Talk is cheap. Except for political candidates who buy time on TV stations for campaign commercials. But that may change if the Alliance for Better Campaigns has its way, the Lawrence chapter of the League of Women Voters…
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Busy, exciting October ahead for HHS teams
RUDE AWAKENING By: Rudy Brandl October is one of the busiest months on the scholastic athletic calendar. It’s also one of my favorite times of year. With all eight Hillsborough High teams competing in major events this month, it should be a very exciting October. These sports pages will be loaded for the next few…
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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: We bow
The following inaugural editorial column, written by J.W. Naylor, was originally published in the first edition of the Allentown Messenger dated Oct. 22, 1903: By: John Fabiano Our belief in the need of a newspaper in this community had impelled us to place in Allentown a printing plant far better than is usual for the…
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District merger costs a concern
Many area residents lose enthusiasm for plan when tax impact revealed. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE Area residents favor the idea of forming a regional school district among Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold Regional, however, enthusiasm for the concept drops dramatically when the costs of a merger are considered. The school board presented the results…
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Current administration best ever in township
To the editor: Saturday, Sept. 28 Mili and I attended the Mayor’s Ball in South Brunswick and listened to local, county, state and federal politicians talk about their good works. Fair enough. Now a word from a "civilian" resident of this town, county, state and country. I’ll sum it up quickly. In the 43…
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Thaddeus Gluch Sr.left his mark on Manville
Active firefighter, retired police officer and friend to many in town will be missed By:John Patten Thaddeus Gluch Sr. died Sept. 20, at the age of 75, ending his remarkable half-century of service in Manville. Whether as a police officer, a fireman or a family friend, Mr. Gluch touched many people’s lives in Manville. Most…
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Manville girls respond with another winning streak
Cortina’s speech works By: Rudy Brandl Nestor Cortina’s speech must have worked. Cortina was displeased after his Manville High girls played a flat, uninspired soccer game against Rutgers Prep on a Friday afternoon. The fourth-year head coach delivered a stern post-game sermon to his players, who took those words to heart over the weekend.…
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Candidates pledge to work for voters
To the editor We are excited about the opportunity we have to be elected to the Borough Council. We are being elected to work for and represent you, our neighbors, so we challenge you to make your voices heard. We want you to reach out to us and express your concerns and your ideas about…
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Gymnasts quickly mature into contenders
RAIDER ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl The Hillsborough High gymnastics team looks more like a machine that’s reloading than rebuilding. While the Raiders (3-2) have lost a few close ones, they’re improving with every meet. The team’s point totals have climbed back into the 105 range, a figure that’s good enough to be considered a…
