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  • Pfeiffer, Crawford learn from first trip to big show

    HHS athletes ‘get feet wet’ and eye return in 2002 By: Rudy Brandl    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Jaci Pfeiffer and Erin Crawford got a taste of the competition and now they know what to expect.    Pfeiffer certainly wasn’t satisfied with her performance at last week’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions, but the Hillsborough High junior understands what…

  • Braves end Barry’s doubts

    WW-P grad signs on as pitcher for major league team By: Bob Nuse    When Kevin Barry made the decision not to sign with the Oakland A’s last year, opting instead to finish his career at Rider University, there was always some lingering doubt.    A year later, Barry has no doubt he made the right decision.…

  • Couple follows first love

    HORSE PLAY by Ken Weingartner: Operate 17-acre horse farm on Sweetman’s Lane in Millstone Township. By:    Jacki Hundertpfund’s first experience with a horse wasn’t the best — she ended up with a broken arm — but that didn’t sour her on riding.    Of course, it might have to do with the fact that the first…

  • New blood pressure screening schedule set

       Hopewell Township Health Department offers free blood pressure screenings four times each month:    First Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Pennington Senior Center; third Monday, 11 a.m.-noon, at Hopewell Borough Hall; third Wednesday (new day), 9-10:30 a.m. at Hopewell Township Health Department; and third Tuesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Pennington Borough Hall.    No appointment is necessary. Residents who…

  • 200-unit housing plan eyed for St. Michael’s

    The Diocese of Trenton, owner of the vacant 360-acre Hopewell Township tract on which the former St. Michael’s Orphanage was located, has proposed building a 200-unit housing development, primarily for senior citizens, on the land By: John Tredrea    The Diocese of Trenton, owner of the vacant 360-acre Hopewell Township tract on which the former St.…

  • Manville softballers played well in spurts

    Inconsistent offense was feast or famine By: Rudy Brandl    Sometimes it’s difficult to see the big picture after some disappointing losses. The Manville High softball team shouldn’t allow that to happen despite being shut out in the last two big games of the 2001 season.    Manville’s offensive inconsistency ultimately kept the team from winning more…

  • Community invited to help honor leaders at E2 banquet

    Tickets are still available for a limited time for the Hopewell Valley Foundation’s second annual E2 Award Banquet to be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club    Tickets are still available for a limited time for the Hopewell Valley Foundation’s second annual E2 Award Banquet to be held…

  • HHS softballers continued upward climb

    Iaione insists tournament losses didn’t spoil season By: Rudy Brandl    After sitting back and reflecting on her team’s season for two weeks, Hillsborough High softball coach Cheryl Iaione is feeling much better.    Examining the complete body of work instead of focusing on a few disappointing losses made the veteran coach realize her team actually accomplished…

  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, June 14, 2001

    Fields are needed now To the editor:     I am writing in support of the proposal to create additional recreation fields in the area known as Back Timberlane. The need for these fields has been discussed for over 20 years. The time to create these fields is now.    Funding and resources are available. The taxpayers…