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  • HILLSBOROUGH: Not a millionaire, but still better off

    HILLSBOROUGH: Not a millionaire, but still better off

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Just four questions away from becoming a millionaire, Erin Jones, formerly of Hillsborough, made what she called an “easy” decision when she accepted a check for $50,000 after answering the timeless question, “Is that your final answer?”    ”I promised myself that once I got to $25,000, I would be more…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Township looking for cuts

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    The township is dealing with another proposed $271,000 cut in consolidated municipal property tax relief for 2009 on top of a $569,000 cut in 2008 as it works to evaluate what can be done to reduce spending before the 2009 budget is introduced in early April.    ”The cut in aid…

  • MANVILLE: School boards group hears praise for Manville students

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Yanela Cruz and Emily Velez receive Outstanding Student Awards    Two Manville students were recognized by the Business Education Alliance Inc. and the Somerset County School Boards Association at their annual Outstanding Student Awards on March 11.    The awards were held at the Somerset County Vocational-Technical High School with their…

  • MANVILLE: Preliminary school plan tops $19 million

    By John Patten, Managing Editor Working to meet deadlines, board holds off discussion until March 31    Without any discussion or review, the Manville Board of Education approved a preliminary $19 million budget Tuesday.    Prepared to meet the state-set March 20 deadline for submitting a budget to the county for review — following the March 11…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Chirico went from walk-on hopeful to pole vault stud for Blue Hens

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    For someone who’s on the Dean’s List at the University of Delaware, Laura Chirico sure had a dumb idea.    When she graduated from South Brunswick High School in 2005, the UD senior figured her track & field career was over.    Boy, was she ever wrong.    Four years later, she finds…

  • CRANBURY: Police eye hybrid

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — As it prepares to add to its fleet, the next stop for the Cranbury Police Department: hybrid vehicles.    The department expects to hear back from the state concerning bids on a hybrid sports utility vehicle by the end of the month, said Police Chief Ed Kahler.    ”Once you…

  • Movie Times: March 20-26

    Movies and times are valid from March 20-26. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): I Love You, Man (R) Fri.-Thurs. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10. Knowing (PG13) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 12:35, 1:40, 3:25, 4:25, 6:10, 7:10, 8:55, 9:55; Sat.-Sun.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Concert helps launch St. Patrick’s Day fun

    HILLSBOROUGH: Concert helps launch St. Patrick’s Day fun

    Linda Hickman and Ed Saultz performing popular Irish songs at the Hillsborough Public Library, March 11. Staff photo by Audrey Levine

  • MANVILLE: Celebrating Girl Scouting’s birthday

    MANVILLE: Celebrating Girl Scouting’s birthday

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Girl Scouts from around the world celebrated Girl Scout Week from March 8-13 with events and activities commemorating the birthday of founder Juliet Low and Scouting’s 97th birthday.    Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low assembled 18 girls from Savannah, Ga., on March 12, 1912, for a local Girl Scout meeting. From…