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  • Spanning the globe

    Student shows off world knowledge By: Nick D’Amore    Skanda Amarnath knows a lot about the world.    He proved it April 5 when he placed sixth in the state National Geography Bee, competing against 102 other students from around the state, mostly in seventh and eighth grade.    Skanda is a fifth-grader at the Upper Elementary School.…

  • Diane Naffziger gave of herself,her time to town

    EDITORIAL By: Ruth Luse    Pennington Councilwoman Diane Naffziger, who resigned from her council post Monday, gave many, many hours over five years to Pennington Borough.    Ms. Naffziger, whose quiet ways do not make her the typical politician, is someone who probably did her best work behind the scenes. She is not one to brag about…

  • School district honorsgirls winter track team

    High school squad won two state championships, set nine school records By: John Tredrea    Hopewell Valley Central High School’s girls indoor track team was honored for its outstanding season this past winter during a recent school board meeting.    "The tradition continues — Hopewell Valley and excellence in track are synonymous," HoVal director of athletics Kevin…

  • House tour will offer something a bit Wilder

    Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Thornton Wilder hung his hat in two of the four houses that will be on the Home and Garden Tour Sunday in Lawrenceville. By: Lea Kahn    The ghost of Thornton Wilder may be looking over the shoulder of visitors to some of the houses on Sunday’s Home and Garden Tour, hosted by…

  • Special events paytribute to volunteers

    LIVING IN MANVILLE By:Mary Ellen Zangara    National Volunteer Week was celebrated honoring the people who give their time unselfishly volunteering for others.    A group of Manville residents were among those who were honored last week for their part in helping others by volunteering. Two award ceremonies took place and volunteers from the borough were honored…

  • BOOK NOTES: Winnie-the-Pooh is 75!

    A.A. Milne was a successful playwright, but is best remembered for creating a bear. By: Joan Ruddiman    "Reading Today" is a bi-monthly newspaper from the International Reading Association that provides information about politics, policies, practices that influence the teaching of reading around the world. The editors also share the joy of reading with book reviews…

  • Vikings solid in softball win over Woodbridge

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    There wasn’t a big inning, or any spectacular plays on defense, just good solid work all around as the South Brunswick High School varsity softball team earned a 5-0 win under the lights at Woodbridge High School on Monday night.    This was a rematch for the Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division…

  • Raising resilient childrenis topic at CHS May 23

    Dr. Robert Brooks, a speaker and author on the themes of resilience, self-esteem, motivation and family relationships, will address the community    How can parents foster strength, hope and optimism in an unpredictable world?    The events following Sept. 11 have challenged parents, teachers and community members who are concerned about the reactions of children and teens…

  • KP merchants still waiting

    Upgrades to center slated for June start By: Brian Shappell    Renovations at the Kendall Park Shopping Center could begin in June, once the state approves a plan to widen Allston Road and water supply issues are addressed.    However, business owners remain skeptical that upgrades will be made, saying they have been hearing about the renovations…