Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: Track teams ready for sectionals
By Rudy Brandl, The Packet Group The Lawrence High track and field program expects many athletes to place and score in this weekend’s Central Jersey Group III Championships at Monmouth Regional. Last spring, Chandell Fuqua dominated and accumulated all 22 points for the LHS boys. Fuqua has since graduated, but many other Cardinals have upgraded…
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Professionals and Community Workers from US to Participate in Arts Based Training to Learn How to Improve the Lives of Those in Need
By BuildaBridge Institute Professionals and Community Workers from US to Participate in Arts Based Training to Learn How to Improve the Lives of Those in Need Philadelphia, PA — From June 3rd to June 7th 2009, BuildaBridge will conduct its eighth annual innovative training institute which prepares individuals to effectively integrate the arts in education…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Fourth straight county title for SBHS girls track & field
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor SOUTH PLAINFIELD – The fact South Brunswick High won Saturday’s Greater Middlesex Conference’ Girls Track & Field Championship title by 48 points shouldn’t be disheartening to the rest of the county. Afterall, the Vikings have ran roughshod over the competition all winter and spring. What should be a bit disturbing,…
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TANGENTS: Admiring a daughter’s sporting spirit
by John Saccenti, Managing Editor I played a lot of sports as a kid, and, like a lot of people, I wasn’t very good at most of them. I was the strikeout king in baseball, usually getting so nervous before an at bat I was lucky to even make contact with the ball, much less…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Vietnam veteran to serve as parade grand marshal
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Surrey Drive resident Bob Brock, a Vietnam War veteran, says that although living veterans will be the ceremonial guests of honor, Memorial Day has always been a day for the dead. ”It is a time to remember them so their sacrifice is never in vain,” he said. To honor his…
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MANVILLE: Recreation Department moving to Borough Hall
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer The Recreation Department is on the move from its current location in a trailer to its new home inside the municipal building. ”We are doing this to make the department more accessible to residents,” said Recreation Director Rich Armstrong. For the past three years, since its former home on South…
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EDITORIAL: Honor those who gave their lives
A scene at the Dover Air Force Base last week offered a grim reminder of the travails faced by American troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan as we prepare to commemorate Memorial Day … With a “chilly gray drizzle” falling, as reported in The New York Times, “seven soldiers transferred two flag-draped cases” containing the…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Assembly candidates talk taxes
By Davy James, Staff Writer Republican candidates running for the state Assembly in the 14th District say getting property taxes under control is the number one priority heading into the June 2 primary election. Challengers Brian Hackett, of Monroe, and Rob Calabro and Bill Harvey, both of Hamilton, are competing for two slots on the…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Economic casualty: Local garage losing Chrysler franchise
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Several 5-Star Award plaques adorn the walls, proclaiming the dealership’s commitment to excellence and to its customers over the 82 years it has been in business. But now the Belle Mead Garage’s Chrysler dealership will be a casualty of a worsening economy as the motor vehicle company plans to terminate…
