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  • HILLSBOROUGH: Brace yourself — orthodontist’s contest to recognize helpful kids

    HILLSBOROUGH: Brace yourself — orthodontist’s contest to recognize helpful kids

    Steven Bar gets ready for a dental checkup with Dr. Laurene Wolf. Dr. Wolf is launching a contest to help recognize her young patients’ efforts to help others in the community. Photo courtesy of Howard Wolf

  • If You Ever Leave Me…I’m Going With You!

    If You Ever Leave Me…I’m Going With You!

    By Kelly Skinner Contact:  Kelly Skinner, director of public relations 732-247-7200, ext. 542 [email protected] Renu Verma, marketing & pr coordinator 732-247-7200, ext. 517 [email protected] If You Ever Leave Me…I’m Going With You! An Evening Celebrating Marriage and Comedy   Featuring and Written by Renée TAYLOR and JOE BOLOGNA   Sunday, February 8, 2009, 3pm; $60, $50,…

  • NBC, BRHS bowling teams chasing titles

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     Going into action last week, the Northern Burlington High School boys’ bowling team was closing in on a Liberty Division championship and the Greyhound girls were looking for some help.     Going into this past Tuesday’s match against Rancocas Valley, the opposite was true.     “Things certainly turned around…

  • Councilmen lauded for efforts

    Kyle Collins, of Lawrenceville    I am proud of Councilmen Rick Miller and Bob Bostock for working so hard the past several weeks to ensure that the selection process for a new council member was thorough and transparent. Despite the best efforts of the Democrats on the council to frustrate their efforts, they stuck to their…

  • CRANBURY: An icy situation on Brainerd Lake

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — During these wintry months township officials are sending out a warning to residents: Before stepping out onto Brainerd Lake, look for a flag that indicates it’s safe.    Although Brainerd Lake can provide an ideal spot for skating or sledding, if the conditions are not right it can be…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar

       Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in the Hillsborough Beacon, drop a note to Hillsborough Beacon Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542.    All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3244) or e-mailed to [email protected] before…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Brace yourself — orthodontist’s contest to recognize helpful kids

    HILLSBOROUGH: Brace yourself — orthodontist’s contest to recognize helpful kids

       Dr. Laurene Wolf will be putting her money where her patients’ mouths are, offering free braces for a local student who is working to make a difference in the community.    As part of February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dr. Wolf is launching her “Giving Smiles” program, an opportunity for the local children and teens…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Effort to recall Patten falls short

    Two councilmen say mayor changed for better as result of petition By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — It started with a bang — with loud, threatening words at a Borough Council meeting in late 2007 and name-calling throughout 2008.    It ended this week with quieter, yet still pointed words — and not enough names.…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: EWRSD plans alcohol breath tests for students

    By Peter Geier, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — The East Windsor Regional School District plans to implement a Breathalyzer policy aimed at deterring student alcohol use at school-sponsored events.    Beginning at Hightstown High School as soon as next month, students taking part in school-sponsored activities such as dances or proms may be asked to breathe into…