Category: archives
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Embattled plannerset for court date
Hearing on Dec. 21 will determine whether or not Marian Fenwick-Freeman can hear car wash application By:Alec Moore A court date has been set to hear why Planning Board member Marian Fenwick-Freeman should not participate in reviewing a proposed car wash on Route 206, but her attorney said he expects the date will be changed.…
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Little Red Schoolhouse work starts
Century-old building in Washington undergoing work to stabilize structure. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON The Friends of Washington, with the support of the Sharbell Development Corp., last week began stabilizing the Little Red Schoolhouse. Tom Troy, a member of the Friends and senior vice president of Sharbell, is spearheading the effort to stabilize the historic…
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Raider wrestlers hungry for state team bid
Five 20-match winners return for district champs By: Rudy Brandl Steve Molinaro may have some juggling to do, but the Hillsborough High head wrestling coach has plenty of talented athletes to throw into a lineup that should be the most formidable in Somerset County. The reigning District 18 team champions are loaded with ability and…
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Parker has new squad set for opener
Allentown boys basketball opens against Trenton in debut for former Nottingham assistant. By: Kyle Moylan A long-time coach for Hamilton PAL and a former assistant coach at Nottingham, Craig Parker is set to take on the responsibilities of running a boys’ basketball program. Parker began practices with his Allentown High team on November 23 in…
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In Montana, environmentalistsnot much more than mangy dogs
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK By: Carl Reader Maybe it’s a little crazy to talk about the differences in air between here and Montana, but it’s one of the first things I noticed when I returned home from the Treasure State after a year and a half. The air in the east is softer, fuller, and it seems…
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Residents want relief for Van Kirk Road
Neighbors want the 35mph speed limit reduced to 25mph. By: Lea Kahn Van Kirk Road is a narrow, two-lane country road that wends its way between Cold Soil Road and Carter Road. But for several hours in the early morning and late afternoon on weekdays, the neighbors claim Van Kirk Road turns into a speedway…
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Movies often leadto poor pet choices
To the editor On Jan. 18, Disney will release a new movie called "Snow Dogs," featuring a sled dog team of Siberian Huskies. Following the release of "101 Dalmatians," and again after "102 Dalmatians," people rushed out to pet stores to buy "adorable" Dalmatian puppies. Unfortunately, many of these puppies proved unsuitable for the homes…
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Lady Raiders gunning for titles
Reese looks to seniors for production By: Rudy Brandl It’s time for the Hillsborough High girls to produce a banner for their school’s gymnasium. HHS girls’ basketball head coach Jim Reese is hoping it comes this winter. The current group of top senior female athletes, many of whom play basketball, has accomplished so many great…
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MHS cagers must rebuild with new starting five
Numbers down in entire program By: Shawn Tyrrell The Cinderella story is over. Last year, the Manville High School boys’ basketball team had an impressive year. The Mustangs qualified for the state tournament, went to the semifinals of the Central Jersey Group 1 playoffs, won a county game and finished with a 500 record. Fans…
