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  • HIGHTSTOWN: At 8, he collects food for poor

    By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — For one local student, the desire to help others has come at a very early age.    And for his efforts in spearheading a food drive that collected close to 70 bags of groceries for the East Windsor-Hightstown community’s less-fortunate residents, he has been given an award from the…

  • Sports proves to be universal language

    Eden Acres team has another good showing at Special Olympics NJ By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     EWING—One of Mona Shahid’s main jobs as a manager of Eden Acres group homes is to help develop communication skills among the residents.     “It’s hard for people with autism to communicate, express themselves,” Shahid said. “As teachers,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Township briefs

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Soil testing now required    The Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance June 9 to require soil coming from an unknown source to be registered with the Engineering Department and tested before being used in Hillsborough.    According to the ordinance, the township must receive certification that the soil complies with New…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ride bikes to help fight cancer

    by Sara Jansson, Special Writer    Two townships will be coming together next weekend to meet a common goal.    The Monroe and South Brunswick chapter of the Optimist International organization will be holding its first Optimist Bike Ride to Benefit Childhood Cancer on June 28 at Reichler Park, located at 540 Ridge Road in Monmouth Junction…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Police Beat

       Dominique Sosa, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was charged June 7 with possession of marijuana under 50 grams    Police said officers saw Mr. Sosa at 1:20 a.m. weaving and driving 15 mph under the speed limit on Route 33 near Lake Drive. A search of the vehicle revealed a small baggie or marijuana on the rear…

  • MANVIILE: MHS blood drive draws students from Maryland

    MANVIILE: MHS blood drive draws students from Maryland

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    To help draw student to the final blood drive for this school year on June 1, members of the Manville High School Key Club offered a special incentive: backstage passes to the popular Van Warped Tours.    And while the offer, sponsored by New Jersey Blood Services, was intended to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Meeting the needs of Special Ed kids

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    For a child with developmental disabilities, the journey through school and the following adjustment into society can be long and difficult.    In South Brunswick, the district has a far-reaching program established to begin helping these children at the beginning of their schooling.    At South Brunswick High School, students with special…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Dentist’s office essay contest honors her patients’ volunteer efforts

    HILLSBOROUGH: Dentist’s office essay contest honors her patients’ volunteer efforts

    Photo courtesy of Dr. Laurene WolfStudents winning in the “Giving Smiles” program recognizing charitable efforts by students include (left to right) Kiara Ryan, Connor Leoni and Thomas Deane. The contest was judged with help from Frank Blandino (at left, in rear), and Maggie Taub, Hillsborough Schools supervisor of writing. The contest was sponsored by Dr.…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township may buy housing for developmentally disabled

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    The Township Council is considering entering into a partnership with Triple C Housing Inc. to purchase township residences that would accommodate low-income developmentally disabled adults.    Triple C Housing enlists the private and public sectors’ support in developing safe, decent and affordable housing coupled with community support for individuals of low…