Category: archives
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TANGENTS: Comic puts Iran into perspective
by John Saccenti, Managing Editor I hate Iran. It wants to kill me and everyone I know. Iran? Haven’t liked it since 1979, when its people stormed the U.S. embassy there and held 52 hostages for 444 days. I was 9, and according to the television the entire nation wanted me dead. It was one…
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MANVILLE: Building inter-generational relationships
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer Roosevelt School luncheon lets nana come to class Roosevelt School students’ grandparents sat in the school’s art room, waiting to enter the school’s annual Grandparents’ Luncheon. As one group finished its meal, said goodbye to the grandchildren and left the room, one grandparent stopped with a recommendation for next year’s…
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Lafayette Senior Chelsea McCue of Stockton Gets an Inside Look at ABC’s 20/20 in New York City
Job-shadowing at ABC News 20/20 in Manhattan, Lafayette senior Chelsea McCue (right), is shown with fellow Lafayette student Sarah Reddan (left), and Meghan Baker, a production assistant on the ABC show.
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EAST WINDSOR: Top 2 employers weather storm
But Conair expansion still delayed; neither reveal layoffs By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor; Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Vic Monaco and Sean RuppertStaff Writers When interviewed last summer about his company’s delayed plan for a major expansion, John Mayorek offered that despite the worst economy he had seen in more than three decades, his company had…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Board to increase students’ sports attendance
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer But ask if few go because of ticket prices — or ‘attitude of mediocrity’ One reason more students don’t attend high school games, according to one school board member, is because the teams don’t emphasize winning. ”If we could put an emphasis on winning, I bet we could get a…
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MONROE: School board eyes cuts
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer MONROE — In the midst of budget season, the Board of Education has found two major items to cut as it attempts to control costs this year. By eliminating an assistant superintendent position and limiting voting hours during the upcoming election, the board estimates that it will be cutting around…
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CRANBURY: Library surplus may soften tax hike
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer CRANBURY — Township officials are looking to the library to help ease the burden on taxpayers this coming budget season. Representatives from the Cranbury Public Library recently revealed to the Township Committee that it had more than $500,000 in surplus funds. Mayor Pari Stave attended the latest library board of…
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Movie Times: Feb. 20-26
Movies and times are valid from Feb. 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): Tyler Perry Madea Goes to Jail (PG13) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 2, 4:30, 7, 9:40; Sat.-Sun. 11:25, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:40. Fired Up (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:45,…
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ROBBINSVILLE— Wrestling second in sectionals
By; Sean Moylan Sports Writer In the final bout of the Central Jersey Group I semifinals held at a sold out Robbinsville High gymnasium on February 11th, Anthony Fascenda lost an 11-1 major decision to the Bordentown wrestling team’s 215-pound standout Chris O’Leary. In other words, Fascenda “did his job with flying colors”…
