Category: archives
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Creatures of Habit to makes AHS debut
BUZZ IN THE HALLS by Pam Koharchik: A look at happenings at Allentown High School. By: Next Friday, Dec. 7, could be a history-making day at Allentown High School. It will be the first in-school appearance of the locally renowned band Creatures of Habit in a punk rock show promised to give the audience "an…
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For the week of November 29
By: Jacob Landau ROOSEVELT Jacob Landau, 83, an internationally noted illustrator, printmaker and painter, died Saturday, Nov. 24, at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Roosevelt many years. Mr. Landau taught at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y., retiring after many years. Collections of his works are owned by the…
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Program focuses on terrorism
Area residents start Community Anti-terrorist Training Initiative group. By: David Koch BORDENTOWN CITY Residents of this small, quiet community were taught how to track and report possible terrorist activities through a new program called Community Anti-terrorism Training Initiative, or CATS Eyes. A group of 20 residents attended an informal training and information session on…
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Help us get the story
What questions do you have regarding the school referendum? As the Jan. 22 referendum vote for $2.3 million in various school repairs approaches, the Manville News wants to know what you think. In past referendums, voters have indicated they felt the proposals were too big, or didn’t address the right problems. Some people have said…
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Fun with Dioramas
Lambertville artist Myles Cavanaugh traded in his brush for gears, wires and pulleys to create ‘The Cigar Box Theatre.’ By: Susan Van Dongen Staff photo by edith look! It’s a a scandal. A couple secretly embraces in a seedy motel room bed. The woman’s significant other walks in on them, much to his and…
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Students help wishes come true
POCKETS OF NEED By: Nick D’Amore During this festive time of year, the Welfare Department of South Brunswick tries to ensure that everyone, regardless of economic status, can have a great holiday season. One program the department helps to run is the adoption of needy families during the holiday months. Leslie Cohen, coor- dinator of…
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Young readers are wild about Harry
J.K. Rowling’s series prompts fans to start a book club to celebrate witchcraft, wizardry and the popular fantasy books. By: Nick D’Amore With the Harry Potter fervor at its peak, three sixth-grade girls at the Upper Elementary School have started a club at the school based on their mutual love and excitement for the Harry…
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Fun with Dioramas
Lambertville artist Myles Cavanaugh traded in his brush for gears, wires and pulleys to create ‘The Cigar Box Theatre.’ By: Susan Van Dongen It’s a a scandal. A couple secretly embraces in a seedy motel room bed. The woman’s significant other walks in on them, much to his and their surprise. As in…
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Borough ready for Santa’s visit
Borough workers are busy getting everything ready for the annual visit to local kids by Santa Claus. This year, the Manville Recreation Department has made arrangements for all kids to be able to have their pictures taken with the famous gift-giver. The pictures with Santa will be taken 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the…
