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  • ALLENTOWN: Spring musical choice pleases most folks

    Few cite concerns over content By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    ALLENTOWN — Disney’s latest installment of the “High School Musical” films may have incited nationwide excitement at the box office last month, but one local high school musical is giving the community some real-life drama of its own.    Nearly four months before its opening, Allentown…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Closes losses made for tough year

    By David Gurney, Sports Writer    There’s a very thin line between winning and losing.    That especially holds true in girls field hockey.    Take the South Brunswick High School field hockey team as exhibit A.    Yes, the Vikings finished a very disappointing 4-11-1, bowed out early in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament and failed to reach…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK:Season ends as Ginez starts to make her move

    Junior leads SBHS to ninth place finish in first-ever Meet of Champions appearance By John Beisser, Sports Writer    Just when South Brunswick High junior cross country sensation Sophia Ginez was hitting her stride, literally and figuratively, the season came to an end.    After sitting out a month with a knee injury, Ginez has logged her…

  • Freeholders thank voters

       Throughout the past few months, as candidates seeking reelection to the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, we have toured the county, listening to your concerns, explaining our position on the issues that affect your daily lives, and explaining the principles for which we stand as elected county officials.    Thank you for responding by allowing…

  • Democrats give thanks to township voters

    Committeeman-elect Jason Medina, Committeeman-elect Jim Cann and Stephen Monson, Bordentown Township To the editor:    We wish to thank all who voted on Election Day. Your participation in this historic election proves the power of the vote in bringing about change to national, state, county, and local government. Our victory is a clear mandate for…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Faithful unite in tribute to faith and hope

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Faithful unite in tribute to faith and hope

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    Local religious leaders of various faiths came together this weekend to remind people that they still have a lot to be thankful for, even in these tough economic times.    The South Brunswick Area Clergy Association held its annual interfaith Thanksgiving Service at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey on Sunday,…

  • MANVILLE: BRIEFS

    by Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Sewer engineer contracted    The Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution to hire DeMuro Associates Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, of Somerville, as the engineer for the borough’s Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.    The contract is for an amount not to exceed $15,000. Appointed posts specified    As the year comes to a close,…

  • Handmade Traditions

    Making holiday ornaments is a fun and easy way to give something special by Neha  WHAT better way to show you care than with something handmade? The holiday ornament — perfect for decoration, gift accessory or a gift in itself — offers a simple way to express yourself, share memories and start new traditions.    ”There…

  • MONMOUTH JUNCTION: Fire Company seeking members

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    The Monmouth Junction Fire Company is running a recruitment drive to find new members.    The company has planted signs throughout Monmouth Junction inviting those interested in volunteering for the fire service to come by the station on any Thursday evening to meet members and get a sense of what firefighting…