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  • Vultures return to homes in Hopewell

    Steps to keep them away suggested By:Ruth Luse    They’re back, as expected.    According to Hopewell Councilwoman Alice C. Huston, hundreds of turkey vultures have returned to Hopewell Borough, where, last spring, they made their homes primarily in two borough neighborhoods – Eaton Place and the West Prospect Street area.    Ms. Huston said Monday, during Hopewell…

  • Kelly, seniors accomplish mission

    Unbeaten as freshmen, champions as seniors By: Rudy Brandl        PISCATAWAY – Jeff Kelly was a man on a mission last Saturday at Rutgers Stadium.    It wasn’t a mission that started last month, or in August, or when he first became a fixture on the Hillsborough High varsity football team. Kelly and his senior classmates…

  • Simborski makes triumphant return

    Comes back from injury to lead Raiders to title By: Rudy Brandl        PISCATAWAY – Steve Simborski just wanted to get back on the football field.    Saturday at Rutgers Stadium, Hillsborough High’s senior quarterback made a triumphant return to action, leading the Raiders to their first state sectional football title in 20 years.    Simborski was…

  • NBC holds referendum hearing

           MANSFIELD – The Northern Burlington County Regional Board of Education held a public hearing Monday to present the community with the details of the district’s Dec. 12 referendum. By:Jeff Mikalaitis        MANSFIELD – The Northern Burlington County Regional Board of Education held a public hearing Monday to present the community with the details of…

  • Columbus Baptist Church’s play focuses on the birth of Christ

           MANSFIELD – In an era when the true meaning of Christmas is often swept away by a wave of commercialism, a group at the Columbus Baptist Church is making an effort to remind people about the true purpose of the day, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. By:Jeff Mikalaitis        MANSFIELD – In an…

  • OBITUARIES 12/07

    From the Dec. 7 edition of the Register-News By: Patricia T. Oldani    BORDENTOWN CITY – Patricia T. Oldani, 68, died Dec. 1 at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills.    Born in Reading, Pa., she was a longtime area resident.    Daughter of the late Valentine and Florence Thomas, mother of the late Patric Oldani and…

  • Lawrence officials found a mirage

    Letter to the Editor To the editor:    RCN’s delay in building its new headquarters should surprise no one. Always surprising, however, was the aggressive courting of this new-economy enterprise by Lawrence Township officials and its neighbors.    All of the Planning Board activities were accelerated and concerns of residents were pushed to the side as they…

  • Lynne eyes 15 victories for Cardinal grapplers

    WrestlingChris Lynne normally doesn’t get too excited when describing his Lawrence High School wrestling squad, so when the veteran head coach truly believes that the Cardinals can go to the mat with any team in Mercer County, it’s probably best to pay close attention. By: Mike Molaro    The Cardinals – 9-6 last year – are…

  • Towns get insurance funds

           Several area municipalities that have participated in the Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (BURLCO JIF) for three or more years will share $355,728 in dividends next year. By:Vanessa S. Holt        Several area municipalities that have participated in the Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (BURLCO JIF) for three or more years will…