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  • NEW EGYPT: NEHS field hockey wins C.J. Group I title

    By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     BOOM!!     Stephanie Partyka’s blistering, rocket-like goal from the top of the circle with 11:29 left in regulation made the sound of a small explosion and nearly blew a hole through the back of the goal cage at New Egypt.     It was a sound which produced a sea…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Tarantino Studio honored for work at Frank Lloyd Wright house

    HILLSBOROUGH: Tarantino Studio honored for work at Frank Lloyd Wright house

    The Bachman-Wilson House in Millstone House was in need of substantial restoration when the Tarantinos purchased it in 1988. Photo by William Taylor

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Those with eating disorders at higher risk for substance abuse

    Risk factors for eating dis orders and substance abuse are strikingly similar. By Russell Marx, M.D. Princeton HealthCare System     Earlier this year we saw a flurry of news reports about an increasing trend among college women to skip meals and save calories so they can drink alcohol without worrying about gaining weight.     Alarm…

  • MONROE: Township to study Municipal Utility Authority

    Authority may be dissolved By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    MONROE — Township officials are conducting a study that could lead to dissolving the Monroe Township Municipal Utility Authority.    Mayor Richard Pucci appointed Township Council President Gerald Tamburro, Chief Financial Officer George Lang and Township Business Administrator Wayne Hamilton to oversee the study.    Mr. Hamilton said…

  • MANVILLE: MHS boys more productive, competitive

    MANVILLE: MHS boys more productive, competitive

    Juan Calderon tries to beat an opponent to the ball durng a home soccer match. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • Robert H. Werner

       HIGHTSTOWN — Robert H. Werner, 68, died Sunday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.    Born in New York City, he lived in Monmouth Junction before moving to Hightstown last year.    He was an accounting professor at Rutgers University, New Brunswick for 30 years. He was a pioneer in developing an online distance learning…

  • MacFarland students honor veterans

    On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the fifth grade classes at MacFarland Intermediate School in Bordentown gathered together to recognize veterans and all who serve in the armed forces.  Under the direction of music teacher Nancy Bender, the fifth graders saluted the flag and sang several patriotic songs.  They also paid tribute to visiting veterans Master Sgt.…

  • Committee hears bid for solar panels on municipal buildings

    By John Patten Managing Editor    HILLSBOROUGH — Odds are the cost of electricity will be higher in the years to come, and a solar energy company hopes that’s a compelling reason for Hillsborough Township to become a customer.    Neil Julian, president of the Hillsborough-based environmental consultants NSJ Associates, and Henry LaBalme, of Tioga Engery, presented…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: RHS cross country teams both win Sectional titles

    By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     Most of the cross country coaches were disgusted when they saw the mud and wet grounds at Thompson Park before Saturday’s NJSIAA Group I Central Jersey Sectional championship race. But Robbinsville High boys’ varsity cross country head coach Mike Walker saw the terrible weather conditions as a sure-fire way…