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  • MANVILLE: Library Happenings, week of May 17

       Baseball card show: From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, bring your baseball cards and Library Director Ed Smith will do the rest. Sparkee, the Somerset Patriots’ mascot, will be here for pictures, so bring your camera. Holiday closing: The library will be closed on Saturday, May 26, and Monday, May 28, in observance…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: NYU names Mazza a University Honors Scholar

    HILLSBOROUGH: NYU names Mazza a University Honors Scholar

       New York University has named Jordan P. Mazza of Hillsborough as a University Honors Scholar.    Jordan, a 2008 graduate of Hillsborough High School and son of Janice and Jerry Mazza, earned the distinction by maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.7.    His double major at NYU’s College of Arts and Sciences is broadcast journalism and…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Viks shut out opponents

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Viks shut out opponents

    By Bill Mielko, Special Writer    The South Brunswick girls softball team won two easy victories this week, shutting out both JP Stephens JFK.    The Vikings cruised past JP Stevens May 11 with a 9-0 victory.    Leeann Panconi hurled a four-hitter as the Viking offense exploded.    Aaren Blair and Melissa Mielko had three hits each. Danielle…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Police phasing out ‘special’ officers

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Police phasing out ‘special’ officers    ”Special” police officers, who were traditionally called upon for traffic control and special events, are being phased out by the township police department.    Years ago, “specials” were paid by the hour to provide security on Mischief Night, direct traffic at parades and fireworks nights and…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Kendall Park’s Rogers contributes to Mule team

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Kendall Park’s Rogers contributes to Mule team

       ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA — Junior Billy Rogers from Kendall Park, was a key contributor for the Muhlenberg College baseball team in 2012, according to the school.    Rogers appeared in 12 games with seven starts on the mound for the Mules, according to a press release from the school Tuesday.    He finished the season 3-4 in those…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar, week of May 17

    HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar, week of May 17

    Teacher to present her autism film    Thursday, May 17 — Triangle Elementary School special education teacher Tori Wargo will present, “Touched by Autism,” her documentary on how the community embraces autism through the eyes of its families, friends, and educators, at Auten Road Intermediate School at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Comedy night boosts firefighters…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Alexis and Schurick win 4-H college scholarships

       Eight students have been named as recipients of Somerset County 4-H scholarships totaling more than $10,000 for their continuing education.    Recipient of the Joseph J. & Florence K. Klimas Scholarship is Samantha Schurick of Hillsborough.    The 4-H Trainmasters Scholarship is Davide Alexis of Hillsborough.    The 4-H Prep Scholarship goes to Elizabeth Frank of Neshanic Station;…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Council amends 2012 draft municipal budget

    More money moved into police salary account By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council amended the proposed 2012 municipal budget last week by cutting $60,000 from the Public Works snow removal account and transferring most of the money to the Police Department whose officers are reportedly close to settling a new contract…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Girl Scouts work for Bronze Award

    HILLSBOROUGH: Girl Scouts work for Bronze Award

    In back, from left, are Kathleen Pedersen, Zoe Burke and Karina Arias. In front, from left, are Haylee Sheldon, Mara Murphy, Julianna Ciccotelli. Troop leaders are Lisa Murphy and Mindy Sheldon.