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  • ROBBINSVILLE: Historic teenis win for Ravens’ Bekhiet

    ROBBINSVILLE: Historic teenis win for Ravens’ Bekhiet

    Dennis Symons Ramy Bekhiet became the first Robbinsville High tennis player to win a Mercer County Tournament singles title with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Michael Song of West Windsor-Plainsboro South in the championship match. Photo by Dennis Symons, wwww. dennissymons.com

  • MANVILLE: Students list their accomplishments

        Cara L. Alpaugh of Manville was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.     To qualify, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester.     She is a…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Calendar

    Fri., April 27    Author Gerry Gavin, will discuss his experiences with the supernatural and his book “Messages from Margaret,” 7 p.m., Energy for Healing, 4446 Main St., Kingston. To register or for information send e-mail to [email protected] or call (609) 752-1048. Sat., April 28    All-You-Can-Eat Not Just Beef Steak Dinner: Tickets are now on sale…

  • MANVILLE: Bishop presides over confirmation of 36

    MANVILLE: Bishop presides over confirmation of 36

    Kara Kloepping, left, and Brianna Baccarini, both of Manville, participate in their confirmation ceremony with Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski. (Photo by Mary Elen Zangara)

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raider Idol contestants sing their hearts out

    HILLSBOROUGH: Raider Idol contestants sing their hearts out

    Gabby Perone comes out as the winner    Hillsborough High School held its “Raider Idol” singing competition Friday night. From left, the 10 Raider Idol contestants were Gabby Perone, Pete Miller, Amy Pandit, Tori Whitman, Trevor Nalepka, Kristin McKenna, Taylor Summers, Chris Roney, Becky Gumpel and Mike DiPietro.    The $5 admission and dollars for extra votes…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Weis Markets is coming to Hillsborough

    HILLSBOROUGH: Weis Markets is coming to Hillsborough

    Weis Markets has this store in Mansfield Township, on the edge of Hackettstown.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Five from township are in vo-tech’s National Honor Society class

    HILLSBOROUGH: Five from township are in vo-tech’s National Honor Society class

    Somerset County Vocational-Technical High School’s 2011-12 chapter of the National Honor Society poses. In back row, from left, are Samantha A. Schnitzer, Semen Rezchikov, Brinda Raghuraman, Ankur Pranjal, Olabade Omole, Eline A. Nijveldt, Tyler S. Mylroie, Jorge L. Moran, Brandon L. Malebranche, Timothy P. Mahon, Varun R. Khandavalli and Urma Jalil. In front, from left,…

  • MANVILLE: Fire damages two houses

    MANVILLE: Fire damages two houses

    It started between the two residences, police say By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Two South 21st Avenue families saw their houses damaged Saturday from a fire at about 12:40 p.m.    Police said the cause is thought to be accidental, and the case is still under investigation.    Fire Chief Marc Pruiksma said the call…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Five from township are in vo-tech’s National Honor Society class

    HILLSBOROUGH: Five from township are in vo-tech’s National Honor Society class

       Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School welcomed 25 new members into the National Honor Society at its fourth annual National Honor Society induction ceremony in March.    During the induction, a traditional candle-lighting ceremony was performed by second-year members Siddarth Santhebennur of Somerset, Brianna Holman of North Plainfield, John Bender of Hillsborough, Peter Falk of…