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  • MANVILLE: MHS business club sets sights on ambitious agenda

    MANVILLE: MHS business club sets sights on ambitious agenda

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    During the Oct. 21 annual installation ceremony for new members and officials of the Manville High School Chapter 3985 of the Future Business Leaders of America, school Vice Principal John Grebeck welcomed the students by noting the club’s legacy.    ”It is an outstanding organization. You can see by the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Weniger named state group’s 2009’s top prevention inspector

    HILLSBOROUGH: Weniger named state group’s 2009’s top prevention inspector

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Hillsborough Chief Fire Marshal Chris Weniger says his firefighters know it is not often they can do something for which he will not be prepared.    But for Chief Weniger, being named the state’s Fire Prevention Inspector of the Year was the exception.    ”I had no idea I was being nominated,”…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: YMCA comes to pantry’s aid

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    The South Brunswick Family YMCA is committed to its mission statement of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.    And in an effort to make sure its kids are not only strong but also well rounded, the YMCA is holding a food drive to benefit the South Brunswick Food…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBHS band is marching to a championship beat

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    This year marks the swan song for Giants Stadium and the last opportunity for the South Brunswick High School Viking Marching Band to perform on the field and it certainly made the most of it.    The band took first place at the United States Scholastic Band Association’s Yamaha Cup competition…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Homeowners continue push for wider Olivia Road

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — Public talks between township leaders and a number of homeowners who would like to see a 20-foot road in their development widened continued recently with little sign the issue will be resolved soon.    The residents of the upscale Washington Estates say Olivia Road is inconvenient and causes safety…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Crossroads North principal hangs up chalk

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Crossroads North principal hangs up chalk

    Judy Black, who has been principal at Crossroads North Middle School since 2004, is retiring after 27 years as an educator.

  • LAWRENCE: School’s 200 years unfold on tour

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Frederick Law Olmsted is most closely associated with the design of New York’s Central Park, but he also was responsible for the design and layout of the Lawrenceville School campus.     More than 60 people turned out on a rainy Saturday morning to listen to three Lawrenceville School staff…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: From the Oct. 29 edition

    Peg Dotson Tel: 499-3807     Fax: 499-3807     E-mail: [email protected]    The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. The Parish of Sts. Francis and Clare invites everyone to join the Altar Rosary Society on Friday nights in October at 7 p.m. at St. Clare’s worship site to pray the Rosary.…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Future voters get civics lesson in mock election

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    Tuesday, voters throughout the state will be able to cast their vote for governor.    But for those who are a bit too young, two local schools are hosting mock elections.    At Bordentown Regional High School, the hallways are adorned with student-made campaign signs featuring slogans from and information about the…