Category: archives
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Activities aimed at preventing drug use
By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer MANVILLE — Commuters may have already noticed the large banner stretching across South Main Street proclaiming next week as “Red Ribbon Week” in Manville. And while the sign is part of the efforts by school officials and the Manville Municipal Alliance to draw more attention to the week-long project…
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Sarah Palin, armchair traveler
Lilly LeClair of Princeton To the editor: Certainly anyone even semi-concerned with the United States presidential race has if not seen, than heard something about Katie Couric’s interview with Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin featured on CBS. Despite the range of emotions I experienced during the two-part interview, one comment in particular resonated with…
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Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll
There’s no age limit when it comes to rocking out on stage By Kristin Boyd Some are grandparents. Others receive senior discounts at their favorite stores and hangout spots. A few are retired. But don’t let their AARP cards fool you. When over-50 rockers like Linda Newport hit the stage, they know how to shake,…
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Ordinance further reduces construction fees
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH — In a continuing effort to reduce costs for residents, the Township Committee unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance Oct. 14 to make its 15th and 16th reductions in construction fees in the past two years. ”We have already reduced numerous fees,” Township Construction Official John Fiedler said.…
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Lawrence limits Steinert’s scoring
FOOTBALL By Tim Falls, Sports Editor Lawrence High School Football coach Rob Radice could sympathize with Steinert. The Spartans were without their starting quarterback and Steinert’s limited offense did not fare well against the Cardinals’ defense. Lawrence defeated Steinert, 33-0, on Saturday for the Cardinals’ second-straight shut out victory. Lawrence improved to 4-2 with the…
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Vikes advance in counties; meet familiar foe
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor Step one has been taken care of. But there are two more steps to go before one goal is reached. The South Brunswick High girls’ soccer team got off to a solid start in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament Monday, taking a 4-1 victory over Highland Park. That pits the…
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BREAKING NEWS – Florence bank robbed Wednesday
Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 9:19 a.m. Wednesday at the Sterling Bank on Broad Street in Florence Twp.
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About Lawrence’s fire companies
Joseph M. Dlabik Sr. of Lawrence To the editor: In response to Ms. Salt-Gillispie’s letter published Oct. 16: First things first, there are three fire companies in Lawrence: Slackwood – Station 21, Lawrence Road – Station 22 and Lawrenceville – Station 23. Next, although the “plan” was discussed with the chiefs and presidents of the…
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Endorsing Rocky Hill candidates
Ed Zimmerman, Mayor of Rocky Hill It’s no secret that this has been a very difficult year for Rocky Hill with regards to actions by Trenton. First there is the threatened disbanding of our school district without voter input, then the arbitrary cuts in aid that raised our property taxes just because of our…
