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  • District rethinks nixing after-school program

       JAMESBURG — The school board is reconsidering its decision to end its after-school programs. By:Brian Shappell    JAMESBURG — The school board is reconsidering its decision to end its after-school programs.    The district had decided to end its after-school programs, which run at the Grace M. Breckwedel and John F. Kennedy schools for 75 minutes Monday…

  • John Yorkavage, 62

       MANVILLE — John E. "Yorky" Yorkavage died March 28 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He was 62.    Born in Mr. Carmel, Pa., he moved to Manville in 1959.    Mr. Yorkavage was employed in the Floor Tile Department of the Johns-Manville Corporation, until 1972. After leaving Johns-Manville, he worked at the…

  • New philosophy neededfor feral and stray cats

    To the editor     As someone who has been rescuing feral and stray cats for several years, I feel compelled to respond to a letter written by St. Huberts Geralda on March 11.    The majority of my rescues include Hillsborough Township, and surrounding areas. I want to first state that I believe St. Huberts has…

  • Inspired by the light

    The state of Maine has served as inspiration for New Jersey artist Gilbert Riou, whose paintings and drawings on exhibit at the Somerset Art Association in Bedminster. By: Susan Van Dongen A piece by Gilbert Riou that is on display at the Somerset Art Association.    BEDMINSTER — In the summertime, longtime New Jersey residents get…

  • Burns poised to continue winning softball tradition at Manville

    Former Middlesex star can’t wait to get started By: Rudy Brandl        If great players turn into great coaches, then the Manville High softball team has a real winner in Kelly Burns.    The former Middlesex High superstar pitcher, who led the Blue Jays to a pair of sectional titles, has taken over as the new…

  • Good memory is as simple as good health

    Everyone has memory lapses. Often, it’s because of a lack of focus. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — Did you ever forget where you parked the car at the mall or in a stadium parking lot?    In the familiar surroundings of your own home, have you searched for missing keys?    Everyone has memory lapses. Often, it’s…

  • Competition will keep HHS netmen sharp

    Zitel wins first singles position By: Rudy Brandl        There’s no room for complacency on this year’s Hillsborough High boys’ tennis team.    The competition for starting lineup spots was fierce during the pre-season and the opening day team may not hold up all spring. Head coach Larry Johnson likes this healthy competition and believes it…

  • Writer disagrees with budget criticism

    Letter to the editor    Reading Judy Niles’ diatribe against Lawrence Township schools, one wonders how long ago she was a teacher. Fifty years ago, this country had a drop out rate of 50 percent, but where was the outcry? Forty years ago, we only had 1 percent of our student population classified as disabled or…