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HILLSBOROUGH: Rev. Eckert will mark decade with local Reformed Church on Sunday
Picasa The Rev. Stephen Eckert
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MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, week of Feb. 28
Keith McCoy, assistant director of the Somerset Country Library, and Ed Smith, director of the Manville Library, were the guest speakers at the Feb. 14 meeting of the Manville Senior Citizens. They discussed the benefits of joining the county system, which gave us more services, new programs for adults and teens, activities, expanded hours and…
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LAWRENCE: Need police assistance? Try the new eDesk
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Tucked away in a corner just inside the lobby at the Lawrence Township Police Department is an inconspicuous-looking touch-screen computer the Lawrence Township Police eDesk. But with a touch of the finger on the computer screen, a visitor can do anything from pay a traffic ticket to request a…
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MANVILLE: Kids’ T-shirt recalls removed water tower
By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Roosevelt School PTA wanted a unique T-shirt representing Manville to sell as a fundraiser. Instead of the usual mustang (the school mascot) that always is featured, a new design of Manville was designed over the summer. Little did anyone know the newly designed shirt would become…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Musical offers fun for family
‘Beauty and Beast’ takes on set, costume challenges By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor What goes around, comes around. Seven years ago, students at Auten Road Intermediate School staged “Beauty and the Beast.” Next week, some of those thespians — now seasoned Hillsborough High School veterans — will be back on stage March 8-16 with a…
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ON CAMPUS: Feb. 28
Four area college students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. : Renee Francisco of Robbinsville is a senior whose major is computer information systems. Angela Scibilia of Allentown is a senior whose major is communications studies. Jennifer Spildener of New Egypt is a…
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LAWRENCE: Students present exhibits at science fair
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer ”The more something costs, the better it is. That’s what I hear a lot,” said Shaan Virdee. But is it true? Shaan and his friend, Rohan Dash, decided to find out for themselves using a variety of toilet paper brands, some water and a bunch of pennies. The Lawrence…
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FLEMINGTON: Regional plan workshop set March 18
FLEMINGTON — Join the discussion about “Where are we now?” and “Where are we headed?” as Together North Jersey works to develop a regional plan to connect people, places, and potential. Together North Jersey, Hunterdon County and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) invite members of the public to share their ideas at an…
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MANVILLE: Recreation boys’ basketball splits first four games
The Manville recreation 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball team has started the season with two wins and two losses. Manville opened the season against a Somerville team that was fast and athletic, and won, 36-31. Manville’s team defense slowed Somerville by blocking shots and controlling the boards. Everyone got involved in Manville’s half-court offense.…
