Category: archives
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Housing group finds success in community programs
Building sense of community is goal By: Lea Kahn To celebrate its 25th anniversary in 1999, the Lawrence Non-Profit Housing Inc. took "Renewing Our Commitment to Community" as its theme. The group, which owns and manages the Eggerts Crossing Village affordable rental development, vowed to motivate the children who live there, to strengthen families and…
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Gewain does some damage on the boardwalk
HHS junior takes sixth in state at 103 pounds By: Rudy Brandl Andrew Gewain left Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall with a feeling of confidence and satisfaction after placing sixth at last weekend’s NJSIAA Wrestling Championships. The Hillsborough High junior 103-pounder actually had a more positive perspective after his state performance than the previous weekend when…
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TOWN TALK: Meals on Wheels available
TOWN TALK by Ron Dancer: News from the mayor of Plumsted Township. By: Plumsted Township residents who are 60 years old or older and cannot provide meals for themselves are eligible for the "Meals on Wheels" program. By contacting Community Services Inc. at (732) 367-1400, a meal will be delivered for a senior in need…
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Conversation with coach answers questions
O’Hea explains some of team’s difficulties By: Shawn Tyrrell Having worked a sports writer for over nine years, I was somewhat amazed at what went on in the Manville High School boys’ basketball program this year. During my span of covering football and basketball in the past decade, I have witnessed the majority of all…
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Truck parking ordinance put on hold
Law sought to outlaw trucks weighing more than 4 tons from Candace Lane, Bobbi’s Terrace, Marissa Drive and Plum Ridge Drive. By: Scott Morgan PLUMSTED Public concern on Monday forced the Township Committee to re-evaluate an ordinance banning heavy trucks from parking along certain municipal streets. As described by Committeeman Ken Francis, the ordinance…
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Activist following her convictions
Eva Kaminker steps into environmental action By: Melissa Morgan Eva Kaminker might be too young to vote, but when it comes to political causes, she’s anything but apathetic. In fact, this South Brunswick High School junior does everything she can to make sure her voice is heard. From lobbying legislators to marching on Capitol Hill,…
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MHS students to stagetrio of minimusicals
Shows open March 22 By:Krzysztof Scibiorski The spring musical at Manville High School will give theater lovers three shows for the price of one. On March 22 and 23, high school students will present "The Apple Tree," which will feature three musical miniatures about men, women and the lure of temptation. First on the playbill…
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Article missedopportunity
To the editor In last week’s Beacon, you featured incumbent candidates running for re-election to the Board of Education in a sub-headline. Even current BOE members not running, were featured prominently over new candidates on the front page. Evidence of bias? The article "Ten file for five school board seats" also distinguishes three of…
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MHS wrestling dynasty started 10 years ago
Stibitz, Kolody recall memorable matches By: Rudy Brandl It seems like a long time since the glory years, but it really hasn’t been that long. Just 10 years ago this winter, the Manville High wrestling team started its three-year reign as Central Jersey Group 1 champions. The Mustangs also captured two Valley Division titles in…
