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  • Mental health needsmore study

    To the editor    One by one, she killed all five of her children in the bathtub. Clearly, Andrea Yates actions resulted from mental illness. However, many people believe that Ms. Yates should die for killing her children.    Yet, killing Ms. Yates offers no solution to the problem of postpartum depression. She no longer threatens society…

  • Lawrence coaches pleased with track season

    Track & Field By: Mike Molaro    Although the Lawrence High School boys and girls track squads enjoyed varying degrees of success this year, one word can describe the overall feeling of the respective coaches: satisfaction.    The Cardinal boys, 4-10 in Dave O’Neal’s first year, came on strong at the end and were a much different…

  • Washington seeks land for bypass project

    Proposed ordinance would allow township to use eminent domain to seize land. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The Township Committee introduced an ordinance last week that would allow the municipality to use eminent domain to seize land from six properties on the south side of Route 33.    Much of the land is needed for detention…

  • Graduates: Stay involved in world around you

    EDITORIAL: Here’s our ‘clip-and-save’ advice for this year’s class To the members of the Class of 2002:    Knowing full well you’re probably already up to your earlobes in unwanted advice, we’re nonetheless adding our two cents (but want to point out you can clip and save this column until later when you’re more interested in…

  • We are not alone in our hopes and dreams

    GUEST COLUMN: By Roslyn Usupis    Editors note: Roslyn Uzupis, a Pheasant Drive resident, is an English teacher at Steinert High School in Hamilton Township. She recently addressed graduates and inductees of the school chapter of the National Honor Society. In her speech, she used the book, "The Great Gatsby," to convey the idea that hope,…

  • Five HHS track athletes gain national medals

    Crawford, Klueber, Lunemann, Brennan, Vaccaro earn All-America status By: Rudy Brandl    Hillsborough High’s talented track athletes earned some well-deserved national recognition at last weekend’s Adidas National Championships in Raleigh, N.C.    Five Raiders captured medals to gain All-America status. While that number doesn’t match the whopping 12 HHS athletes who became All-Americans on the national indoor…

  • BACK PORCH

    A few tips to help spark some community service By: Melissa Morgan    OK, I know I just invited everyone onto the back porch, but in my second column, I’m already telling you it’s time to step off. I am encouraging everyone to put aside the community chit chat for a moment and help me prove…

  • Triumphant graduate

    He’s got his diploma! Staff photo by Robyn C. Stein William Randall shares his enthu­siasm with his classmates after getting his diploma at the Hopewell Valley Central High School graduation held June 13 … a cool and cloudly day for June.

  • EDITORIAL: Make search for manager public process

    Town Council looks for new township mannager.    The Township Council is about to put out the help wanted sign.    Township Manager Matt Watkins has announced his resignation, effective June 28, to become director of the Division of Local Government Services of the state Department of Community Affairs.    That means the council will need to find…