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  • MHS track team runs into early challenges

    New Providence wins dual meet opener By: Rudy Brandl    Despite all the success the Manville High boys’ track and field team has enjoyed in the past decade, it hasn’t experienced the feeling of winning the opening dual meet.    The Mustangs were deprived of that coveted 1-0 status again last week by New Providence, the Valley…

  • Principal’s whiskersare prize in reading challenge

    Dick Scheetz had his beard for many a year!    Whoever said children don’t read anymore didn’t know about the students at Bear Tavern Elementary School.    In recognition of the school’s 40th anniversary, the principal, Dick Scheetz, issued a challenge to all students — if they would read 40 minutes or pages for 40 days he…

  • Post office to serve late filers

       In an effort to provide an option to last-minute filers of Income Tax returns, the Hillsborough Post Office, among others, will remain open for business until midnight, Monday.    Full range of service will be available, along with cancellation of mail to ensure acceptance of returns. Federal tax forms, copy machine (5 cents), and refreshments will…

  • McDonald’s eyes Brunswick Circle

    By: Lea Kahn    A McDonald’s fast-food restaurant may be on the horizon for a parcel on the Brunswick Traffic Circle.    Brunswick Circle Associates is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval for the proposed fast-food restaurant. The township Planning Board Screening Committee will review the plan at its April 25 meeting. The 4 p.m. meeting…

  • Office on Aging to honor volunteers

    LEDGER FORUM    Every year, more than 100 million Americans give freely of their time and skills to help improve schools, case the lives of the aged, aid those stricken with tragedy and serve the needs of many others in countless ways. Through their efforts, these volunteers build better communities and a stronger nation.    National Volunteer…

  • SBHS softball team seeks consistency

    Lady Vikings off to slow start at 2-4. By: Carolyn M. Hartko    The South Brunswick High School varsity softball team is off to a slow start this spring. After a win over Colonia at home on April 8, the Lady Vikings lost when they hosted Woodbridge the following day. The split has left South with…

  • Former studentsupports Schneider

    To the editor    I strongly endorse Mr. Wolf Schneider for a three-year term on the Board of Education. As one of Mr. Schneider’s former students (HHS Class of 1995), I saw how he demanded discipline in the classroom — and I know he can bring discipline to Hillsborough’s education budget.    No candidate better understands what…

  • Native Americansare focus of history session

    Meeting April 17    Hopewell Valley Historical Society will sponsor "Native American Life in Old Hopewell Valley" by Dr. William Guthrie on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 W. Broad St., Hopewell.    Through the telling of stories, making available artifacts for examination, and interaction with participants, Dr. Guthrie will present aspects…

  • Anderson drops heart-breaking opener on mound

    MUSTANG ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl The Manville High baseball team and especially pitcher John Anderson have April 25 circled on their calendars. That’s when the Mustangs will get another shot at New Providence. Last week’s season opening 1-0 loss in New Providence was a tough one to swallow. Anderson pitched a beautiful game but allowed…