Category: archives
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Local residents sent to WTC site
Roebling residents part of relief teams By:Vanessa S. Holt ROEBLING Local men and women who were among the hundreds of volunteers at the ruins of the World Trade Center over the past week said they will never forget the chaos and devastation at the scene of the collapse, nor will they forget the selfless…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 09/20
From the Sept. 20 edition of the Register-News By: Walk to raise funds for needed research To the editor: On Sept. 29 my family will be walking to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Mercer County Park. This walk will be in honor of my sister, Ellen, who died of Leukemia…
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Students united in response to crisis
Hillsborough High School students and faculty literally wore their patriotism on their sleeves by dressing in red, white and blue Friday in a show of unity and support for victims of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. By:Krzysztof Scibiorski According to social studies teacher Toby Kansagor, the vast majority of students wore America’s…
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Huge flag waves over Manville home
Buster Fregeolle of Raritan Avenue hopes the flag hanging from his house shows how strongly he feels about last Tuesday’s terrorist attack on America. By:Krzysztof Scibiorski Following the terrorist attacks, American flags can be seen flying at almost all local businesses and residences. However, most agree that Mr. Fregeolle’s flag is the largest displayed by…
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Hopewell undefeated to start 2001 season
Girls TennisA team can have all of the skill in the world, but if it doesn’t gel as one unit they will often fall short of success. By: Nick Schaefer The Hopewell Valley Central High School girls tennis team has displayed both of these characteristics in its 4-0 start. "We have a talented group of…
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Don’t politicize tax assessor’s office
CANDIDATE’S CORNER: Bob Giangrasso is the Democratic candidate for Washington Township Committee. By: It is a sad state of affairs when Washington Township Mayor David Fried, my opponent Township Committeeman Vince Calcagno and the other Township Committee members have spent taxpayer money politicking through a letter sent to all the township residents with their tax…
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SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFS
By:Krzysztof Scibiorski Substitutes list causes debate Following heated debate and forceful comments from the parents in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting, the board rejected three out of seven candidates applying for positions on the district’s substitute teacher list. Theresa Schafer, a parent of children at ABIS and Roosevelt schools, voiced her concerns with the recommended list…
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Lawrence upsets Hopewell, 2-0
Boys SoccerJust one week after suffering a difficult loss to West Windsor-Plainsboro that exposed many of the team’s weaknesses, the Lawrence High School boys soccer team earned its biggest win of the young season. By: Steve Feitl The Cardinals (4-1) shocked Colonial Valley Conference powerhouse Hopewell Valley on Monday with a gritty 2-0 victory. It…
