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  • Letters to the editor, Jan. 31, 2002

    Pennington Day leaders sought To the editor:     We are looking for individuals to help organize this year’s Pennington Day.    Pennington Day is planned for Saturday, May 18.    This position is perfect for anyone interested in meeting new people or getting involved and giving back to the community. Think about volunteering with a couple of…

  • Mustangs continue to struggle

    By: Shawn Tyrrell    The long road continued to get a bit longer for the Manville High boys’ basketball team.    Last week, Manville played games against New Providence and Roselle Park and in both instances came away with defeats. The losses left the Mustangs with a disappointing 3-11 record, further pushing away the good feelings and…

  • Soaries targets seat in Congress

    By: Jennifer Potash    Former New Jersey Secretary of State DeForest "Buster" Soaries announced Sunday he intends to challenge Democratic incumbent Rush Holt for the 12th Congressional District seat.    The Rev. Soaries, who is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Franklin Township, made his announcement before his congregation.    He pledged to…

  • Historically Speaking: The story of our last Indians

    HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: A look at the Allentown-Upper Freehold of the past. By:    (Local sketches by Joseph H. West. The following originally appeared in the Allentown Messenger dated July 14, 1904. Although politically incorrect by today’s standards, it’s worth repeating nonetheless).    The Indians here were of the Delaware tribe, and belonged to the great Lenape tribe.…

  • This coach helps her clients call their own plays

    Natalie Gahrmann will share her tips on balancing home and professional life at Feb. 21 Life Skill meeting By:John Patten    Winding Way resident Natalie Gahrmann won’t remind many people of Vince Lombardi or Vivian Stringer, but she is becoming nearly as successful a coach as the football great or Rutgers women’s basketball coach.    But don’t…

  • Wood chips available to Plumsted residents

    TOWN TALK by Ron Dancer: Information from Plumsted Township. By:    Free wood chips are now available to Plumsted residents at our branch and leaf recycling drop-off site on Magnolia Avenue on Saturday mornings as long as the supply lasts. The freshly ground wood chips consist of recycled Christmas trees and branches. The Township Committee saved…

  • Library to use donationto expand services

    Fleet Bank gives to library as part of community development efforts    The Manville branch of Fleet Bank presented $1,000 to the Manville Public Library on Jan. 18, as part of the company’s community grants program.    "The staff at the Manville branch is delighted to provide funding to the Manville Public Library," said Bob Kodan, branch…

  • Vaccaro has company this time

    Klueber, Lunemann qualify for Meet of Champs By: Rudy Brandl    PRINCETON — Nick Vaccaro won’t be the only Hillsborough High boy in action at Sunday’s NJSIAA Indoor Meet of Champions.    The junior distance runner scored his team’s only point in Saturday’s Group 4 Championships at Jadwin Gym, but several teammates ran fast enough to gain…

  • Vikings advance in GMCT bowling

    By: Stacey Gorski    In the opening round of the Greater Middlesex County bowling tournament, both of South Brunswick High School’s teams posted victories.    The 5th-seeded girls beat J.P Stevens for the third time this season, which also advanced their record to 12-4 and moved them to the round of eight remaining teams.    The boys, seeded…