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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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”…

  • "THE WIZ" EASES DOWN THE ROAD IN WEST WINDSOR

    "THE WIZ" EASES DOWN THE ROAD IN WEST WINDSOR

    Dorothy and Her Friends: Sasha Alexandria as Dorothy, Lynn Baskin as Scarecrow, Nick Pecht as Tinman and Jamel Taylor as Lion

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Learning to save

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Learning to save

    Staff photo by John Keating. Theresa Salamone shows Amir and Zain Ahmed what position an infant should be in before administering CPR, during a class at St. Augustine’s School, Saturday.

  • Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice

    Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice

    Producer/Talent John Gallogly at the microphone

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Summit to focus on being prepared

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    The key to surviving an emergency situation is to be prepared for what may come.    In an effort to educate South Brunswick residents on how to survive an emergency, the township will hold a Preparedness Summit meeting 7:30 p.m. March 4 at the Monmouth Junction Fire Academy.    ”This began a…