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  • 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;…

  • Institute of Wonderful Working Women for Empowerment Honors Local Women with Sunday Afternoon Tea on May 20th

    By Georgiana Francisco The Institute of Wonderful Women Working for Empowerment (IWWWE) presents “Giving Back, Stepping Forward,” an afternoon tea in honor of Darlene McKnight, Amini Sababu, and Dr. Kemi Ali, on Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Trenton Conservatory of Music, 540 East State Street in Trenton.…

  • CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE COMPANY’s NJ SUMMERDANCE 2012 RETURNS TO KEAN UNIVERSITY

    By irene Maslowski For one fabulous week this summer, dance lovers will have an opportunity to explore the world of modern dance with the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company (www.cddc.info) during NJ Summerdance 2012 at Kean University, August 13-17. Beginners through advanced, teens through adult, can partake in daily master classes in modern dance technique, Carolyn…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Three in one family accused of assault on police officers

       Three members of one Hillsborough family were charged with aggravated assault on a police patrolman following a fracas Monday on Mountain View Road.    Arrested were Kevin Teeple (age 35), George Teeple (67) and Danielle Teeple (30), all of Mountain View Road.    At about 10:57 a.m., Hillsborough Police Cpl. Brian McCarron stopped a Ford pickup truck…