Category: archives

  • Water restrictionsshould be taken seriously by all!

    EDITORIAL By: Ruth Luse    Back in early December, after consulting The Old Farmer’s 2002 Almanac, we commented on the worsening drought conditions — ones we hoped would see some improvement by spring.    Unfortunately, conditions did not improve and today we are under state-mandated water emergency restrictions — ones each and every one of us must…

  • Relay teams fueled Viking boys track team

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    When a high school track program has been around for a long time, it becomes pretty difficult to crack the record board. So when runners for South Brunswick High School reset not one, but two marks this season just passed, it represented a significant achievement.    Both records were for indoor relays.…

  • HHS projectendorsed

    To the editor    I attended the March 4, Board of Education meeting. Included in the 2002-03 budget was the installation or a safe synthetic turf at Hillsborough High School stadium. I am in full support of this synthetic turf being installed. This is truly a cost-effective program for all students who participate in activities within…

  • Dark Passageways

    Get acquainted with Dr. Henry Mercer’s unusual designs with a behind-the-scenes tour of the enigmatic Fonthill Museum in Doylestown. By: Jodi Thompson    The imposing structure off East Court Street, just outside Doylestown Borough, could be the House of Usher, even Dracula’s tower.    The narrowly placed cement pillars at the entrance to the Fonthill Museum stand…

  • Township budget plan has 1-cent tax hike

    Under the budget proposal unanimously introduced by the Township Committee on March 7, the tax rate would increase from 23 cents to 24 cents per $100 in assessed property value By: John Tredrea    The $13.7 million township budget introduced last week would raise the municipal tax rate 1 cent in order to offset higher insurance…

  • MHS students acheivehonor roll status

       The following students have been named to the Manville High School Honor Roll for the second semester. Grade 9 High Honors    Ashley Davey, Jaclyn Jankowy, Amanda Kita and Nelya Levitsky. Grade 9 Honors    Shena Alvarado, Steven Anderson, Michael Chabra, Xi Chen, Denise DeCamp, Dana Delsky, Hryhoriy Fabiyan, Gabrielle Hardy, Bryant Horta, Patrick Hung, Austin Kmiccinski,…

  • Screening committee sees Lawrenceville Inn plans

    Restaurant eyed for Main Street location By: Lea Kahn    Mary Elizabeth Hunt was walking down Main Street in the village of Lawrenceville when she saw a "for sale" sign on the lawn in front of a white Victorian house.    Curious about the house, Mrs. Hunt stopped at the real estate agent’s office to ask about…

  • Main Street shops burgled

    Three Main Street businesses hit by burglars this week By:Krzysztof Scibiorski    Two similar break-ins occurred Monday night when Mia Sorella restaurant on North Main Street and Tony’s Auto Repair on South Main Street were entered.    According to Manville Detective Sgt. Mark Sniscak, the robbers entered Mia Sorella by breaking a back window and stole $100…

  • Fulfilling a dream

    No dull moments for the owner of the Window Box in Robbinsville. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — She says "it’s a labor of love," and that "there’s never a dull moment."    Most people wish they could describe their work the way Karen Hardiman does.    Ms. Hardiman owns and operates the Window Box on Main Street…