Category: archives

  • ALLENTOWN: AHS students help Santa’s elves build toys

    ALLENTOWN: AHS students help Santa’s elves build toys

    Allentown High School junior David Koontz making a piece for a toy helicopter. Staff photo by Jenna Kunze

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Mennen out of 16th District Assembly race

    He cites difficulty of selling home at the holidays     Hunterdon County Freeholder Will Mennen has withdrawn from the race for the soon-to-be-vacant Assembly seat in the 16th Legislative District.     Mr. Mennen has written County Committee members to tell them of his decision, which revolved around the difficulty of selling quickly his home in…

  • MANVILLE: Recreation wrestlers take on Hillsborough

       Manville Recreation wrestled tough at Hillsborough on Saturday, Dec. 17.    At 50 pounds Tim Whitenight went out and started things off quickly with a takedown and put his man on their back twice for four more Manville points. Tim finished with a pin at 2:53 of the third period.    Nick Lombardino followed that with an…

  • LAWRENCE: Cantor describes life as child of Holocaust survivor

       What a difference a day makes.    ”I woke up today and jam filled my mouth.”    ”I woke today and went hungry.”    ”I spoke to a friend today and we laughed.”    ”I spoke to a friend today and he was shot.”    ”I went home today and kissed my wife.”    ”I went into my barracks today and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Police blotter for week of Dec. 22

       Hillsborough police reported four thefts in the last two weeks of November.    On Nov. 28, a Pioneer Drive resident reported a daytime burglary, with an estimated $5,444.96 worth of cash, jewelry and electronics taken.    The same day, a Roycefield Road resident reported a 1986 GMC truck had been stolen from the property sometime since Nov.…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Town acts to derail medical marijuana plan

    Ordinance adopted Dec. 15; applicant says it may sue By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee adopted an ordinance aimed at preventing a medical marijuana greenhouse operation from opening in town, despite the applicant’s request last week for elected officials to “take a step back” and reconsider the possible legal ramifications…

  • LAWRENCE: Lovell says bullying reports are declining

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    In the three months since the state’s new anti-bullying law went into effect, Lawrence Township public school district officials have confirmed 30 incidents of harassment, intimidation or bullying (HIB), according to Superintendent of Schools Crystal Lovell.    More incidents of alleged bullying were reported, but only 30 met the standard to…

  • MANVILLE: Santa on fire truck thrills (and scares?) children

    MANVILLE: Santa on fire truck thrills (and scares?) children

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    The Camplain Road Volunteer Fire Company helped Santa this past weekend by escorting him and Mrs. Claus around Manville to give out pre-Christmas gifts to some good girls and boys.    A fireman drove the firetruck, along with a truck pulling Santa’s sleigh, as they made their way all over…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar for week of Dec. 22

    Israeli dancing is fun, exercise    Thursday, Dec. 22 — Anna Paun will lead Israeli folk dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206. Lessons and refreshments. It’s exercise and fun. Suggested donation of $7. Also on Jan. 12. Holiday party starts with dinner    Friday, Dec. 23 — Congregation Kehilat Shalom at 253 Belle…