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  • Falcons enjoy another hot start in girls soccer

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    For the second year in a row, the Monroe Township High School girls’ varsity soccer team has jumped out to a great start. The Lady Falcons edged J.P. Stevens 2-1 in the season opener, then blanked Hamilton West 4-1 for a 2-0 record.    Monday’s contest at Hamilton proved to be one-sided…

  • Central High student charged with trying to sell marijuana

    By: John Tredrea    Hopewell Township police have charged a 17-year-old male student at Hopewell Valley Central High School with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.    Lt. George Meyer said Monday the school called police at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6, after a member of the school staff saw a group of students acting suspiciously around…

  • Committee approves land purchase for COAH

    Millstone officials seek property to help satisfy affordable housing obligation. By: Scott Morgan    MILLSTONE — The Township Committee last week adopted a pair of ordinances designed to satisfy state requirements to provide land for affordable housing.    The first ordinance authorized the township to purchase property from Andrew and Sandra Anselmo, while the second, a $505,000…

  • THIS WEEK

    Thursday    Rec registration: From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., the South Brunswick Department of Recreation and Community Affairs will hold fall registration for the Creative Learning programs for pre-kindergartners, and for the Bright Starts preschool programs.    Registration will be held at the Community Center in Woodlot Park on New Road. Doors will open at 6…

  • District pleased with GEPA results

    In preparation for taking the test, students are encouraged to concentrate harder on the process they use to arrive at their answers. By: Lea Kahn    To the delight of township school district officials, test scores on the state-mandated Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment have continued to improve for the third consecutive year.    The results of the…

  • Rescue Squad responds to pleas for assistance

    The impact of Tuesday’s tragedy in New York and Washington has been felt throughout the country, and Manville is no exception. By:Alec Moore    The borough, along with hundreds of other communities across the tri-state region, lent support to the rescue efforts taking place in New York by sending a Manville Rescue Squad ambulance to the…

  • HHS girls go undefeated in summer hoops

    3-point shooting barrage fuels championship rout By: Rudy Brandl    The Hillsborough High girls completed an undefeated summer of outdoor basketball with a resounding 47-26 championship victory over Montgomery at Ann Van Middlesworth Park.    Hillsborough (15-0) easily repeated as champions thanks to an unusual assault from the perimeter that included seven 3-pointers. Jess Rainey nailed three…

  • Community pulling together

    In South Brunswick, the school district and area clergy have banded together to offer support and guidance for residents young and old, as the nation comes to terms with the harrowing events of Tuesday morning. By: Nick D’Amore    At a time of national tragedy, the character of the nation is best seen through the deeds…

  • Upcoming events

    For the week of Sept. 13. By: Friday, Sept. 14    Allentown Cub Scout Pack 180 will hold registration from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Allentown United Methodist Church, Church Street, for all boys entering first through fifth grade who did not register in May.    The entire pack meets once a month. Den meetings are held two…