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  • MILLSTONE: Teacher is surprised with grant for author

    MILLSTONE: Teacher is surprised with grant for author

    Nicole Pyhel, president and information officer of the Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence, presents a grant check to Colleen Henkin, a second-grade teacher at Millstone Township Primary School on May 22. The grant will facilitate a visit from published children’s author Marcie Aboff in the fall. Photo by Amy Batista.

  • MILLSTONE: Teacher is surprised with grant for author

    MILLSTONE: Teacher is surprised with grant for author

    Grant to fund author visit in the fall by Amy Batista, Special Writer MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence surprised a second-grade teacher with a grant at the Millstone Township Primary School on May 22.    The $1,600 grant was awarded to Colleen Henkin and the rest of the second-grade team.    Nicole Pyhel,…

  • STATE LIBRARY HOSTS STACY F. ROTH AS MOLLY PITCHER

    STATE LIBRARY HOSTS STACY F. ROTH AS MOLLY PITCHER

    By Gary Cooper On Wednesday, June 19, from noon to 1 p.m., the New Jersey State Library will present a free lunch-time program:“Over Here, Molly Pitcher” with Stacy F. Roth of History on the Hoof. This dramatic presentation highlights the life of one of the women who “belonged to the army” during the American Revolution.…

  • LAWRENCE: Nine police officers are honored

    Their job description is to serve and protect Lawrence Township, but last week, nine police officers were the ones being served — with thanks from Township Council. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Their job description is to serve and protect Lawrence Township, but last week, nine police officers were the ones being served — with…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       A Brunswick Avenue residence was entered sometime between May 1 and May 21, but nothing appears to have been stolen. Entry was made by forcing open the rear door.    A pair of portable DVD players, valued at $100, was reported stolen from the detached garage of a Lawrence Road residence between midnight May 21 and…

  • MANVILLE: Borough remembers soldiers’ sacrifice

    MANVILLE: Borough remembers soldiers’ sacrifice

    Youngsters on recreation sports teams delighted young parade watchers Sunday by tossing pieces of candy along the Manville route. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Honoring their sacrifice

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Honoring their sacrifice

    Steven Birch photos VFW Auxiliary President Loretta Bolinger places a wreath at the post’s memorial on Henderson Road. Below, American Legion Post 401 Commander Gary Cooper and Auxiliary President Barbara Buhl place a wreath at its memorial Monday morning

  • HILLSBOROUGH: School board filing deadline is Tuesday

       Anyone interested in running for the Hillsborough Township school board must file a petition with the Somerset County clerk by 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 4.    This is the first year for this deadline, since Hillsborough will elect school board members as part of the Nov. 5 general election.    Incumbent Greg Gillette said he has filed.…

  • LAWRENCE: 9 civilians recognized for helping police force

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The heroes among us — nine civilians — were honored by Township Council last week for demonstrating service to the public and helping the Lawrence Township Police Department to save lives and solve crimes.    Mayor Jim Kownacki and Chief of Police Daniel Posluszny handed out the proclamations honoring the civilians…