Category: archives
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NBC graduates leave high school behind
MANSFIELD Faculty and staff at Northern Burlington County Regional High School took a back seat Friday, letting students from the graduating Class of 2001 speak to their parents and peers. By:David Koch Of the six speeches given at this year’s graduation, only two came from Northern Burlington’s staff. Valedictorian Joseph King told the 233…
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Veterans and residents salute Old Glory
Every heart beat true ‘neath the Red, White and Blue at the township’s Flag Day ceremony, which was held June 14. By: Steve Bates The words of George M. Cohan’s "You’re a Grand Old Flag" echoed across the parking lot of the Lawrence Township Senior Center on Darrah Lane. Little voices, owned by Judy Weiner’s…
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Council to meet with schools on parking woes
Hoping to iron out parking problems on side streets near Lawrence High School, Township Council plans to hold a special meeting with school district officials next week. By: Lea Kahn Superintendent of Schools Max Riley and several school board members are expected to attend the meeting set for 8 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will be…
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Students packing bags for trip to historic land
Five students and four teachers from Hillsborough schools will be visiting the land of pharaohs and pyramids next month as part of the People-to-People Student Ambassadors program. By: John Patten Five students and four teachers from Hillsborough schools will be visiting the land of pharaohs and pyramids next month as part of the People-to-People Student…
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Voters to decide November slate
Lawrence Township’s registered Democrats and Republicans will go to the polls Tuesday to select their party’s candidates for a host of elective offices, ranging from Township Council to the governor. By: Lea Kahn The Democratic and Republican party primaries normally would have been held June 5, but they were delayed until Tuesday because of legislative…
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Pond Road students explore three C’s
Presentation strives to teach importance of cooperation, concentration and commitment. By: WASHINGTON There’s something to say about the unspoken curriculum. Cooperation, concentration and commitment can be infinitely invaluable tools to higher academic learning. Yet all are not necessarily built into the average middle school curriculum. The students at the Pond Road Middle School explored…
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Students packing bags for trip to historic land
They will visit Egypt as student ambassadors By:John Patten Five students and four teachers from Hillsborough schools will be visiting the land of pharaohs and pyramids next month as part of the People-to-People Student Ambassadors program. For now, they are busy making preparations for the trip to Egypt, including a recent meeting with Egyptian Consul…
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Ota-Ya
You won’t go away hungry or have to search for your next sushi ‘fix’ at this Japanese farmhouse in Newtown, Pa. it serves excellent fresh fish in satisfying portions for a reasonable price. By: Lari Robling Ota-Ya Japanese Restaurant 10 Cambridge Lane, Newtown, Pa. (215) 860-6814, (215) 860-6819 Food: Good Cuisine: Sushi and Sashimi…
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Dentist aims to put young patients at ease
After practicing dentistry for years, Cream Ridge resident Victoria Roeder opened her own office this year on West Millstream Road. By: Mark Moffa UPPER FREEHOLD "I just love doing it," Victoria Roeder said of pediatric dentistry. After practicing dentistry for years, the Cream Ridge resident opened her own office this year on West Millstream…
