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  • CRANBURY: Museum focuses on local equine treasure

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — The Cranbury Museum’s latest exhibit is bringing the community’s attention to a local equine treasure most residents may not realize is based in their own backyard.    The exhibit, which opens Sunday, is titled The Hambletonian: Its Trotters, their Connections and the Racing Event, 1926-2009.    The Hambletonian Society, located…

  • MANVILLE: Four seniors among NJ’s ‘best and brightest’

    MANVILLE: Four seniors among NJ’s ‘best and brightest’

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Manville High School seniors Yanela Cruz, Takiyah Hodge, Dan Kirkaldy and Arielle Mizov have been named as Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars by the state Department of Education.    ”This award is the result of the hard work, dedication and scholarly aspirations of these students and through the support of…

  • Atlantic Builders Convention Adopts, Promotes ?Green? Products and Practices

    Eco-Friendly Educational Programs, Exhibits and Initiatives to Be Featured at April 2009 Conference BY Amy Whilldin Robbinsville, NJ – Demonstrating a commitment to “green” business practices within the home building industry, the Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) is soliciting and promoting eco-friendly companies to participate in the convention. Now in its 60th year, ABC is the…

  • Stenton Hosts Talk on Two Overlooked African
  • HILLSBOROUGH: Hula-hula seniors

    HILLSBOROUGH: Hula-hula seniors

    Otto Gross demonstrates his dancing skills at the Hillsborough senior center’s Hawaiian luau on Jan. 30. Staff photo by Audrey Levine

  • Movie Times: Feb. 6-12

    Movies and times are valid from Feb. 6-12. 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): Pink Panther 2 (PG) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:15; Sat.-Sun. 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:15. Coraline (PG) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 1:35, 4:05, 6:30, 8:55;…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township faces tough budget

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    An anticipated decrease in state aid may present the township with difficulties when putting together the upcoming municipal budget.    Local officials said they’re anticipating a $500,000 cut in state aid and the upcoming municipal budget will most likely carry a proposed 1 percent spending increase from last year’s $49.5 million…

  • ALLENTOWN—Scheuerman, Shonk, Maul win MCT titles

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     With three individual champions in the Mercer County Tournament, the Allentown High wrestling team was making some school history this past weekend.     Considering all three of Allentown’s champions are just sophomores, there’s even a good chance history will repeat itself.     Taylor Maul (121 pounds), Sam Shonk (132)…

  • MANVILLE: Four seniors among NJ’s ‘best and brightest’

    MANVILLE: Four seniors among NJ’s ‘best and brightest’

    Manville High School students Arielle Mizov, Yanela Cruz, Dan Kirkaldy and Takiyah Hodge have been named Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars, an award recognizing “the best and brightest New Jersey students.” Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara